walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯl-ˌī 

1

a

: an eye with a whitish or bluish-white iris

b

: an eye with an opaque white cornea

2

a

: strabismus in which the eye turns outward away from the nose

b

: an eye affected with strabismus of this type

3

: a large vigorous North American freshwater food and sport fish (Stizostedion vitreum) that has large opaque eyes and is related to the perches but resembles the true pike

called also walleyed pike

Examples of walleye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the Bonners Ferry Herald, Idaho’s walleye are having some boundary issues. —Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 16 Nov. 2023

Easier said than done Oregon classifies walleye as a game fish. —oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2023

Every smolt saved by removing a particular walleye might, in theory, survive to adulthood. —oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2023

Evers reeled in two walleyes, about 23 and 10 inches. —Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2023

With so much territory and so few anglers, your chances of landing some of the lake’s trophy-size lake trout, walleye, or northern pike are great. —Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2023

According to the investigation, tournament director Jason Fischer became suspicious after the walleye presented by Runyan and Cominsky were significantly heavier. —Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023

Five walleye contained lead weights and fillets, according to search warrant affidavits. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2023

Shortly after weighing in their walleyes, the teammates were discovered to have stuffed their catch with lead weights and walleye filets. —Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from walleyed

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing walleye

• walleye pollack

• walleye pollack

Kids Definition

walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯ-ˌlī 

: a large vigorous North American freshwater food and sport fish with large eyes that is related to the perches but resembles the true pike

called also walleyed pike

Medical Definition

walleye

noun

wall·​eye ˈwȯ-ˌlī 

1

a

: an eye with a bluish white iris

b

: an eye with an opaque white cornea

2

a

: strabismus in which the eye turns outward away from the nose

called also exotropia

compare cross-eye sense 1

b

walleyes -ˌlīz  plural : eyes affected with divergent strabismus