ox-eyed

American

[oks-ahyd] / ˈɒksˌaɪd /

adjective

having large, round eyes similar to those of an ox.

ox-eyed British

adjective

having large round eyes, like those of an ox

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Etymology

Origin of ox-eyed

First recorded in 1615–25; ox + eyed

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ox-eyed

To tell the blunt truth, Lady McIntyre looked like some shrunken little duenna, attendant on the opulent majesty of the heavy-braided, ox-eyed Juno at her side.

From The Messenger by Elizabeth Robins

She could see over these hedges, across the straggling wreaths of dog-roses and clematis, to the meadows on either hand, where the tall grass, sprinkled with silvery ox-eyed daisies, stood ready for hay.

From Thistle and Rose A Story for Girls by Robert Barnes

Six ox-eyed daisies, four sprays of goldenrod, and three marshmallow blooms,—thirteen in all.

From On With Torchy by Foster Lincoln

Let us not attempt to argue, then, but, wrapping ourselves in our virtue, endure as best we may the groundless reproaches and accusations of our ox-eyed Junos.

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by George A. (George Alfred) Lawrence

She gazed on him like an ox-eyed Juno; you know her way.

From Jaffery by William John Locke

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