barreleye en · NOUN
Etymology
From barrel + eye.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barreleyes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |