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barreleye

bar·rel·eye
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bar-uh l-ahy]
    • /ˈbær əlˌaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bar-uh l-ahy]
    • /ˈbær əlˌaɪ/

Definitions of barreleye word

  • noun plural barreleye any of the bathypelagic fishes of the family Opisthoproctidae, especially Macropinna microstoma, having telescoping eyes. 1
  • noun barreleye A small, deep-sea osmeriform fish of the family Opisthoproctidae, with barrel-shaped, tubular eyes which are generally directed upwards to detect the silhouettes of available prey. 0

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barreleye popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with barreleye

  • what do barreleye fish eat?

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