Barreleye
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barreleye is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
Word Forms
- barreleyes
Synonyms for barreleye
Depending on context, synonyms include spookfish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include opisthoproctid, spookfish, yellowfish, opaleye, barrelfish, oarfish.
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