1. Large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions
   "The goldeneye's wings made a distinctive whistling sound in flight";
   - whistler, Bucephala clangula
    
2. A variety of green lacewing
   "The goldeneye's shimmering eyes make it easily recognizable";
   - golden-eyed fly

Derived forms: goldeneyes

Type of: chrysopid, duck, green lacewing, stink fly

Part of: Bucephala, genus Bucephala

Encyclopedia: Goldeneye