mooneye
/ˈmunˌaɪ/
noun
- A freshwater fish with large, shiny eyes, also called the golden shiner or American roach.
- The mooneye is known for its bright, reflective eyes.
- We caught a mooneye while fishing in the lake.
- Mooneye are common in rivers across the central United States.
- A condition in horses where one or both eyes have a pale, bluish-white appearance, often associated with blindness or poor vision.
- Mooneye can affect a horse's ability to navigate safely.
- A horse with mooneye may have trouble seeing in bright light.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with mooneye.