moon blindness en · NOUN
Etymology
Once believed to be caused by exposure of the eyes to moonlight during sleep.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.
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(uncountable) The optical condition of night blindness: reduced eyesight in faint light.
The cavalry messenger dismounted after his moon blindness made it unsafe to ride on through the wilderness.
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nl maanblind (chronic, equine inflammatory eye disease) · nl maanoog (chronic, equine inflammatory eye disease)