gol·den·eye (g l d n-  )n. 1. Either of two diving ducks (Bucephala clangula or B. islandica) of northern regions, having a short black bill, a rounded head, and yellow eyes. 2. Any of various lacewings of the family Chrysopidae having yellow or copper-colored eyes. [From their golden-yellow eyes.] |
goldeneye [ˈgəʊldənˌaɪ]
n pl -eyes, -eye
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) either of two black-and-white diving ducks, Bucephala clangula or B. islandica, of northern regions
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any lacewing of the family Chrysopidae that has a greenish body and eyes of a metallic lustre
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  goldeneye - a variety of green lacewing chrysopid, green lacewing, stink fly - pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae |
| 2. | goldeneye - large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions duck - small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs Bucephala, genus Bucephala - buffleheads and goldeneyes Barrow's goldeneye, Bucephala islandica - North American goldeneye diving duck |
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