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Definition of pearleye

pearleye

/ˈpɜːrlaɪ/
pearl · eye
Plural:pearleyes
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pearleye Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any small, deep-sea aulopiform fish of the family Scopelarchidae, characterized by highly modified, upward-directed tubular eyes that possess a distinct pearlescent sheen.

Example

"During the deep-ocean trawling expedition, the marine biologist successfully collected a pearleye and examined its uniquely adapted lenses."

• Nearby Words

pearl river
pearl shoal
pearl shoal falls
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pearlfish
pearly everlasting
peat moss

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'pearl' and 'eye', coined in reference to the distinctive, glowing, pearl-like appearance of the fish's specialized tubular 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 Pearleye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pearleye
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