moon-eyed

[moon-ahyd]

adjective

having the eyes open wide, as in fear or wonder; wide-eyed.
Veterinary Pathology. moon-blind.

Origin of moon-eyed

1780–90 for def 1; 1885–90 for def 2

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Examples from the Web for moon-eyed

Historical Examples of moon-eyed

I rather think that moon-eyed cook can handle a gun, if one is put in his hand.
The Broncho Rider Boys on the Wyoming Trail
Frank Fowler
She never will forgive that moon-eyed Miss Dean for putting it over her at the Beauty contest.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman
Pauline Lester

British Dictionary definitions for moon-eyed

moon-eyed

adjective

having the eyes open wide, as in awe
vet science affected with moon blindness

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