walleye
(noun)
ˈwȯl-ˌī
Definitions
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A North American freshwater fish, Sander vitreus, known for its large, glassy eyes and delicious taste.
In the moonlit streams of North America, the enigmatic walleye glides—its eyes a pair of luminous gems, its flesh a treasure for those who dare to seek it.Example: The walleye is a popular catch among anglers for its flesh.
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An eye condition characterized by an abnormal outward turning of the eye, known medically as exotropia.
A gaze dancing away from convention, where the wandering eye stands apart, defying the symmetry of vision, yet seeking its own peculiar harmony.Example: The patient was diagnosed with walleye and needed corrective surgery.
Origin
Late 15th century: from 'wall' (meaning 'glassy, blank') + 'eye', referring to the glassy appearance of the fish's eyes.
Synonyms
dory, pickerel, glassy-eyed, exotropia
Antonyms
normal-eyed, aligned eyes, cross-eyed