Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One of the South American ant-thrushes, Formicivora (Pyriglena) leucoptera: so called from its red eyes.

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Examples

  • The northland forage minnow spoon or fire-eye minnow will catch about anything that swims.

    What are a couple of the best ice fishing lures? How much ice should there be to go fishing? 2009

  • The northland forage minnow spoon or fire-eye minnow will catch about anything that swims.

    What are a couple of the best ice fishing lures? How much ice should there be to go fishing? 2009

  • A point of light struck the fire-eye, and an even finer beam touched the iron.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • The fire-eye exploded and filled the air with sudden but momentary silence, and weak sunlight replaced the darkness that had descended across the valley of Fairhaven.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • "Crap!" muttered Justen, still trying to get the lens to focus on the fire-eye.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • Trying to maintain his concentration, Justen grabbed the basket with one hand, but the light-sword from the fire-eye slewed away from the White forces and across a row of houses at the edge of Fairhaven.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • The light hit the fire-eye at the right angle, and the fire-eye was pointed, at least generally, toward the White tower.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • "Crap!" muttered Justen, still trying to get the lens to focus on the fire-eye.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • For his first experiment with the polished fire-eye, the beam from the gem would strike only a square of heavy iron less than two cubits below the gem.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

  • You could see " I didn't look, Justen, I meant I saw with my senses " the rays of order coming from the fire-eye and hitting that iron plate, and it was like a huge storm building.

    The Order War Modesitt, L. E. 1995

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