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moon-eyed
[ moon-ahyd ]
/ ˈmunˌaɪd /
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adjective
having the eyes open wide, as in fear or wonder; wide-eyed.
Veterinary Pathology. moon-blind.
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Origin of moon-eyed
1780–90 for def. 1; 1885–90 for def. 2
Words nearby moon-eyed
mooncalf, moonchild, moon dog, mooned, mooneye, moon-eyed, moon-faced, moonfish, moonflower, moon gate, Moonie
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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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