walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯl-ˌī 

1

a

: an eye with a whitish or bluish-white iris

b

: an eye with an opaque white cornea

2

a

: strabismus in which the eye turns outward away from the nose

b

: an eye affected with strabismus of this type

3

: a large vigorous North American freshwater food and sport fish (Stizostedion vitreum) that has large opaque eyes and is related to the perches but resembles the true pike

called also walleyed pike

Examples of walleye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2022, two Ohio anglers came under fire for stuffing walleye with lead weights at a Lake Erie walleye fishing tournament. —Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 27 June 2024

The crisp crunch of walleye, perch, cod or maybe even bluegill, paired with some type of potato, coleslaw, tartar sauce, a lemon wedge and perhaps a slice of rye bread. —Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024

The ¼ ounce jig is a go-to for general walleye fishing. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024

Moreover, anglers have taken what originated as a smallmouth and walleye technique and expanded its relevance with nationwide application to include largemouth and spotted bass. —David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 27 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from walleyed

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing walleye

• walleye pollack

Kids Definition

walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯ-ˌlī 

: a large vigorous North American freshwater food and sport fish with large eyes that is related to the perches but resembles the true pike

called also walleyed pike

Medical Definition

walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯ-ˌlī 

1

a

: an eye with a bluish white iris

b

: an eye with an opaque white cornea

2

a

: strabismus in which the eye turns outward away from the nose

called also exotropia

compare cross-eye sense 1

b

walleyes -ˌlīz  plural : eyes affected with divergent strabismus