moon blindness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.
  2. The optical condition of night blindness: reduced eyesight in faint light.

Word forms

moon blindness

Etymology

Once believed to be caused by exposure of the eyes to moonlight during sleep.

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