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 fordef 1; 1885–90 moon-eyed fordef 2

Example Sentences

She never will forgive that moon-eyed Miss Dean for putting it over her at the Beauty contest.

From Project Gutenberg

I rather think that moon-eyed cook can handle a gun, if one is put in his hand.

From Project Gutenberg