Definition

The light that reflects off the eyes of certain animals when light shines on them in the dark.

Example

At night, the eyeshine of the deer was visible in the headlights of the car.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about animals at night?

Yeah, I loved how they showed the eyeshine of cats and other creatures.

It's fascinating how that glow helps them navigate in the dark.

Totally! It's amazing what nature has developed for survival.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eyeshine is formed from "eye" (from Old English "eage", meaning the organ of sight) and "shine" (from Old English "scīnan", meaning to emit light). The word "eyeshine" refers to the reflection of light from the eyes, often seen in animals at night.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'organ of sight' ('eye') reflecting 'light' ('shine') — that's what eyeshine means.

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