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Definition of silvereye

silvereye

/ˈsɪlvərˌaɪ/
sil · ver · eye
Plural:silvereyes
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silvereye Lexical Profile

silvereye Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, omnivorous passerine bird (Zosterops lateralis) native to Australia, New Zealand, and the southwest Pacific islands, characterized by an olive-green back and a conspicuous ring of white feathers around each eye.

Example

"During our morning walk through the coastal scrub, we spotted a small flock of silvereyes darting between the branches to feed on nectar."

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• Nearby Words

silver strand falls
silverback
silverberry
silvereye
silverfish
silveriness
silvering

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'silver' and 'eye', coined in the 19th century in reference to the distinctive ring of bright white feathers surrounding the bird's 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 Silvereye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silvereye
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