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moon-eyed

American  
[moon-ahyd] / ˈmunˌaɪd /

adjective

  1. having the eyes open wide, as in fear or wonder; wide-eyed.

  2. Veterinary Pathology. moon-blind.

moon-eyed British  

adjective

  1. having the eyes open wide, as in awe

  2. vet science affected with moon blindness

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Etymology

Origin of moon-eyed

1780–90 moon-eyed for def. 1; 1885–90 moon-eyed for def. 2

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