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Definition of white-eye

white-eye

Plural:white-eyes
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white-eye Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, highly active passerine birds of the family Zosteropidae, native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions of the Old World and Australasia, characterized by a conspicuous ring of white feathers surrounding each eye.

Example

"During our expedition through the forests of New Zealand, we spotted a small flock of silvereyes, which are a widespread species of white-eye."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a descriptive compound of 'white' and 'eye', directly referencing the prominent ring of white feathers around the bird's eyes. First recorded in English ornithological texts in the 19th century.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White-eye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-eye
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