frogeye

[ frog-ahy, frawg-ahy ]

noun

, plural frog·eyes

1. a small, whitish leaf spot with a narrow darker border, produced by certain fungi.
2. a plant disease so characterized.

Other Words From

• frogeyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frogeye¹

First recorded in 1910–15; frog ¹ + eye

Example Sentences

She come up ter me an' say, 'Mister Frogeye, kin you ball de Jack?'

From Project Gutenberg

He was answered by Frogeye, who celebrated his latest release from gaol by attending the Potlicker Ball.

From Project Gutenberg