ox-eyed

[ oks-ahyd ]

adjective

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

ox-eyed

adjective

1. having large round eyes, like those of an ox

Word History and Origins

Origin of ox-eyed¹

First recorded in 1615–25; ox + eyed

Example Sentences

She was a very beautiful goddess, "ox-eyed" in the quaint Greek phrase, that is, with large expressive eyes.

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The ox-eyed daisies in this orchard, which gave it such a moony look sometimes, grew wild and happy, and had their hour.

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Her he did not see sewing, in ox-eyed serenity, by a round table covered with a red cloth.

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She reminded Richard of a gentle, well-conditioned, sweet-breathed calf staring over a bank among ox-eyed daisies and wild roses.

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A mighty bunch of trailing ferns, starred with furry azure flowers and ox-eyed daisies, was fastened from her neck to her girdle.

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