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Meaning of "pinkeye" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PINKEYE

Partial translation of obsolete Dutch pinck oogen small eyes.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PINKEYE

pinkeye  [ˈpɪŋkˌaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PINKEYE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pinkeye is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PINKEYE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pinkeye

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. It is commonly due to an infection or an allergic reaction.

Definition of pinkeye in the English dictionary

The definition of pinkeye in the dictionary is Also called: acute conjunctivitis. an acute contagious inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, characterized by redness, discharge, etc: usually caused by bacterial infection. Other definition of pinkeye is Also called: infectious keratitis. a similar condition affecting the cornea of horses and cattle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PINKEYE


aurei
ˈɔːrɪˌaɪ
aye-aye
ˈaɪˌaɪ
buckeye
ˈbʌkˌaɪ
bugeye
ˈbʌɡˌaɪ
Catseye
ˈkætsˌaɪ
Cephei
ˈsiːfɪˌaɪ
cockeye
ˈkɒkˌaɪ
denarii
dɪˈneərɪˌaɪ
fish-eye
ˈfɪʃˌaɪ
genii
ˈdʒiːnɪˌaɪ
goldeneye
ˈɡəʊldənˌaɪ
Haggai
ˈhæɡeɪˌaɪ
nuclei
ˈnjuːklɪˌaɪ
Persei
ˈpɜːsɪˌaɪ
radii
ˈreɪdɪˌaɪ
redeye
ˈrɛdˌaɪ
ribeye
ˈrɪbˌaɪ
Salii
ˈseɪlɪˌaɪ
sockeye
ˈsɒkˌaɪ
walleye
ˈwɔːlˌaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PINKEYE

pink salmon
pink slime
pink slip
pink-collar
pink-footed goose
pink-slip
pink-slipped
pinken
pinker
Pinkerton
pinkie
pinkies
pinkiness
pinking
pinking scissors
pinking shears
pinkish
pinkishness
pinkly
pinkness

WORDS THAT END LIKE PINKEYE

an eye for an eye
bird´s-eye
black eye
cat´s-eye
eagle eye
easy on the eye
electric eye
evil eye
eye
half an eye
hook and eye
in the public eye
mind´s eye
more than meets the eye
my eye
red eye
red-eye
see eye to eye
third eye
turn a blind eye

Synonyms and antonyms of pinkeye in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pinkeye» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PINKEYE

Find out the translation of pinkeye to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pinkeye from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pinkeye» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

红眼病
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conjuntivitis
570 millions of speakers

English

pinkeye
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pinkeye
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرمد الساري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конъюнктивит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conjuntivite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোলাপী চোখ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

conjonctivite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mata merah jambu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bindehautentzündung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pinkeye
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pinkeye
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pinkeye
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đau mắt đỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இளஞ்சிவப்பு கண்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुलाबी डोळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pembe göz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tipo di patata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pinkeye
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кон´юнктивіт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pinkeye
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pinkeye
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pinkeye
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pinkeye
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pinkeye
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pinkeye

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PINKEYE»

The term «pinkeye» is regularly used and occupies the 71.442 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PINKEYE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pinkeye

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PINKEYE»

Discover the use of pinkeye in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pinkeye and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pinkeye
"Introduces pinkeye, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention"--Provided by publisher.
Jason Glaser, 2005
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I Have Pinkeye
Explains what pinkeye is and how to prevent and treat it.
Gillian Gosman, 2012
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Pinkeye
Simple text explains what pinkeye is, how it spreads, and common treatments for this eye infection.
Sharon Gordon, 2003
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Common Childhood Maladies:
The medical term for Pinkeye is conjunctivitis but most people use the term " pinkeye". If your child develops pinkeye their eye (s) are likely going to be red, swollen and itchy! They may even have a little gooey liquid discharge coming from the ...
‎2014
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The Immune Advantage: The Powerful, Natural Immune-Boosting ...
Pinkeye. (Conjunctivitis). This extremely contagious infection inflames the conjunctiva of the eye, the clear membrane that lines your inner eyelid and covers the white part of your eye. The infection makes the eye look pinkish red and ...
Ellen Mazo, Keith Berndtson, 2001
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Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
Malignant Edema The symptoms, control, and treatment of malignant edema are much the same as those for blackleg, which is discussed earlier in this chapter. Pinkeye (Infectious Keratitis, Keratoconjunctivitis) Pinkeye is a disease carried by  ...
James Gillespie, Frank Flanders, 2009
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The Eye Care Revolution
Pinkeye (Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis) Epidemic conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, is a well-known, contagious viral disease that spreads through communities in the fall , spring, and winter. It usually results in red, irritated eyes and disappears in ...
Robert Abel, 2014
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The Canadian Paediatric Society Guide to Caring for Your ...
Pinkeye Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It starts out feeling scratchy or painful , often with lots of tears. The whites of the eyes are pink or red, and the eyelids can ...
The Canadian Paediatric Society, Diane Sacks, 2009
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Common Childhood Maladies
Kids and Pinkeye The medical term for Pinkeye is conjunctivitis but most people use the term "pinkeye". If your child develops pinkeye their eye(s)are likelygoing tobe red, swollenand itchy! Theymay even have a littlegooey liquid discharge ...
Shirley Hadfield, 2014
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Pink Eye
pinkeye from another person. Only people with allergies get it. If you are allergic, your body reacts badly to certain things. You can be allergic to lots of different things. Pollen, dust, and animal dander are just a few. Having an allergy isn't ...
Elaine Landau, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PINKEYE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pinkeye is used in the context of the following news items.
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SDSU Extension: Early Action Against Pinkeye Recommended
Pinkeye is a contagious disease causing inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. If left untreated, severe damage to the eye may occur,” ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
2
Waterborne diseases
The patient suffers from fever, shivering, headache and body aches, but pinkeye and calf- and shin splints can also occur. This state lasts about ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
3
Peas by lots of other names are still good eatin'!
5, Cream 8, Cream 12, Knuckle Hull, Magnolia, Pinkeye, Purple Hull, Texas Cream 40, White Acres, Top Pick Eye Purple Hull, Top Pick Cream ... «The Northwest Florida Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Early detection, action recommended for pinkeye treatment
"Pinkeye is a contagious disease causing inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. If left untreated, severe damage to the eye may occur," ... «Rapid City Journal, Jul 15»
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In which Ah! A coffin!…
Only three days after Scully and company blew up Springfield with a French neutron bomb, Trey Parker and Matt Stone unleashed “Pinkeye” on ... «A.V. Club Austin, Jul 15»
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Busy Mama: Kids should come equipped with Bubble Wrap
... riding-, peewee football-, recess-, sledding- and soccer-related injuries, along with run-of-the-mill coughs, colds, pinkeye and tummy bugs. «The Olympian, Jul 15»
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Consumer Reports: Fakes, phonies and frauds
A poor fit can cause serious eye damage, including corneal scratches, infection, conjunctivitis (pinkeye) and even blindness. Fake 'UL' labels. «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jul 15»
8
Jerice Hunter Sentenced To Life In Prison
Her mother claimed to the school she was sick with pinkeye and ringworm. On the day before her disappearance, her siblings said the closet ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Wet weather can lead to pinkeye outbreak among cattle
Pinkeye is a contagious disease that causes inflammation of the cornea and the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids and ... «Rapid City Journal, Jul 15»
10
Summer League 2015: Sixers' Pierre Jackson trusts the process
In July 2013, at his first summer league, he came down with pinkeye as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. When they didn't sign him, ... «Bayoubuzz, Jul 15»

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