walleye

• Substantiv, das entweder einen medizinischen Zustand bezeichnet, bei dem ein oder beide Augen nach außen gedreht sind, oder eine Art Süßwasserfisch, der einem Hecht ähnelt.

A noun referring either to a medical condition where one or both eyes turn outward, or to a type of freshwater fish resembling a pike.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Eye conditionB2formalmedical

   A condition of strabismus where one or both eyes are turned outward, away from the nose.

   Auswärtsschielen

   • The child was diagnosed with walleye and prescribed corrective glasses.
   • Walleye can sometimes be corrected with surgery.
   • He had a noticeable walleye that made it hard to focus.

   Synonymedivergent strabismusexotropia

2. Fish speciesB1formal

   A freshwater fish of the perch family, native to North America, with large, glassy eyes.

   Glasaugenbarsch

   • We caught a large walleye while fishing on the lake.
   • Walleye is a popular game fish in the Midwest.
   • The restaurant served grilled walleye with lemon butter sauce.

   Synonymepickerel