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Definition of pinkeye

pinkeye

/ˈpɪŋk.aɪ/
pink · eye
Plural:pinkeyes
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pinkeye Lexical Profile

pinkeye Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Acute contagious conjunctivitis in humans or livestock, characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyelids and a pinkish discoloration of the white of the eye.

Example

"The school nurse advised the parents to keep their child home until the contagious pinkeye cleared up."

2

Australian An oval, yellow-skinned variety of potato with distinctive pink-colored eyes, widely cultivated in Tasmania for its waxy texture and creamy flavor.

Example

"She bought a bag of fresh Tasmanian pinkeyes from the market to roast with rosemary and olive oil."

3

Australian A small, slender schooling fish of the family Atherinidae native to coastal and estuarine waters of eastern Australia, distinguished by its pinkish eyes.

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• Nearby Words

pink salmon
pinkerton
pinkertons
pinkeye
pinkie
pinkish
pinkness

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