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.
Nearby words
moon pillar, moon pool, moon rat, moon shell, moon-blind, moon-eyed, moon-faced, moonball, moonbeam, moonbow, mooncalf
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
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 FowlerShe 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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