moon-eyed

[moon-ahyd]

adjective

1. having the eyes open wide, as in fear or wonder; wide-eyed.

2. Veterinary Pathology.,  moon-blind.

moon-eyed

adjective

1. having the eyes open wide, as in awe

2. vet science affected with moon blindness

Word History and Origins

Origin of moon-eyed¹

1780–90 moon-eyed for def. 1; 1885–90 moon-eyed for def. 2