silver-eye

American

[sil-ver-ahy] / ˈsɪl vərˌaɪ /

noun

plural

silver-eyes

white-eye.

silver-eye British

noun

another name for white-eye

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Etymology

Origin of silver-eye

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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By the settlers it has been variously designated as Ring-eye, Wax-eye, White-eye, or Silver-eye, in allusion to the beautiful circlet of satiny-white feathers which surrounds the eyes; and quite as commonly the `Blightbird' or `Winter-migrant.'

From Project Gutenberg

He was good enough at the last moment to say that his name, Silver-Eye, was a nickname given him according to a custom of the Sorrentines; and he made us a farewell bow that could not be bought in America for money.

From Project Gutenberg

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