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Definition of mooneye

mooneye

/ˈmuːn.aɪ/
moon · eye
Plural:mooneyes
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mooneye Lexical Profile

mooneye Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A silvery freshwater fish (Hiodon tergisus) native to eastern North America, characterized by its notably large eyes and superficial resemblance to a shad or herring.

Example

"The angler cast his line into the fast-flowing river, hoping to catch a mooneye."

2

A recurrent inflammatory disease of the eyes in horses, medically known as equine recurrent ophthalmia, which can ultimately lead to blindness.

Example

"The aging mare was retired from riding after suffering several bouts of mooneye that left her vision impaired."

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• Rhymes for mooneye

• Nearby Words

mooncake
moondust
mooney falls
mooneye
moonface
moonflower
moonless

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'moon' and 'eye', likely named for the fish's notably large, silvery, reflective eyes.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mooneye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mooneye
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