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Meaning of "pinkeye" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PINKEYE

Partial translation of obsolete Dutch pinck oogen small eyes.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF PINKEYE

ˈpɪŋkˌaɪ


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?

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 · aye-aye · buckeye · bugeye · Catseye · Cephei · cockeye · denarii · fish-eye · genii · goldeneye · Haggai · nuclei · Persei · radii · redeye · ribeye · Salii · sockeye · walleye

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.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

红眼病
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

conjuntivitis
570 millions of speakers
en

English

pinkeye
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

pinkeye
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرمد الساري
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

конъюнктивит
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

conjuntivite
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

গোলাপী চোখ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

conjonctivite
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

mata merah jambu
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Bindehautentzündung
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

pinkeye
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

pinkeye
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Pinkeye
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đau mắt đỏ
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

இளஞ்சிவப்பு கண்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

गुलाबी डोळा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

pembe göz
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

tipo di patata
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Pinkeye
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

кон´юнктивіт
40 millions of speakers
ro

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»

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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
2
I Have Pinkeye
Explains what pinkeye is and how to prevent and treat it.
Gillian Gosman, 2012
3
Pinkeye
Simple text explains what pinkeye is, how it spreads, and common treatments for this eye infection.
Sharon Gordon, 2003
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
10
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»
5
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»
6
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»
7
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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