moon-eyed
[ moon-ahyd ]
/ ˈmunˌaɪd /
adjective
having the eyes open wide, as in fear or wonder; wide-eyed.
Veterinary Pathology.
moon-blind.
Origin of moon-eyed
1780–90
for def 1; 1885–90
for def 2
Words nearby moon-eyed
moon pillar,
moon pool,
moon rat,
moon shell,
moon-blind,
moon-eyed,
moon-faced,
moonball,
moonbeam,
moonbow,
mooncalf
Example sentences 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