goldeneye (redirected from goldeneyes)

gol·den·eye  (gldn-)

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.

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[From their golden-yellow eyes.]

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	goldeneye - a variety of green lacewing           golden-eyed fly 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 Bucephela clangula, whistler 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