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cross-eye

noun \ ˈkrȯs-ˌī \

Definition of cross-eye

1 : strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose
2 cross-eyes plural : eyes affected with cross-eye
—

cross-eyed

play \ˈkrȯs-ˌīd\ adjective

First Known Use of cross-eye

1826

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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cross-eye

noun \ ˈkrȯ-ˌsī \

medical Definition of cross-eye

1 : strabismus in which the eye turns inward toward the nose — called also esotropia; compare walleye 2a
2 cross-eyes play \-ˈsīz\ plural : eyes affected with cross-eye
  • the treatment of cross-eyes
—

cross-eyed

play \-ˈsīd\ adjective

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