cockeye

noun

cock·​eye ˈkäk-ˈī How to pronounce cockeye (audio)
-ˌī
: a squinting eye

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cockeye was in 1738

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Cite this Entry

“Cockeye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockeye. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

cockeye

noun
cock·​eye ˈkäk-ˈī, -ˌī How to pronounce cockeye (audio)
: a squinting eye
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