Meaning
A North American freshwater fish of the mooneye family, Hiodon alosoides, usually eaten smoked.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From gold + eye, from the fish's characteristic iris.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Winnipeg goldeyewestern goldeyeyellow herringtoothed herringshad mooneyela Quecheweepicheesis
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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