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Definition of goldeye
goldeye
/ˈɡoʊl.daɪ/
gold · eye
Plural:goldeyes
goldeye Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
North American A small freshwater fish (Hiodon alosoides) native to North America, characterized by its prominent golden-yellow eyes and silvery, deep-bodied appearance.
Example
"The biologist noted that the goldeye is uniquely adapted to feeding in the turbid, muddy waters of prairie rivers."
2
Canadian The flesh of the goldeye fish, which is typically smoked and highly regarded as a regional culinary delicacy.
Example
"For breakfast, the historic hotel restaurant served a traditional platter of smoked Winnipeg goldeye."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived in the 19th century from a direct combination of the English words 'gold' and 'eye', referring to the distinctively bright yellow eyes of the fish.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goldeye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goldeye