wall-eye noun. ['wɔ:lʌɪ] In sense 2 usu. walleye. E16.
[Back-form. from WALL-EYED.]
1. An eye the iris of which is whitish, streaked, particoloured, or different in hue from the other eye, or which has a divergent squint. E16.

2. A large N. American pikeperch, Stizostedion vitreum, which has large prominent eyes and is valued as a food and sport fish. Also called wall-eyed pike. L19.

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