blue-eye
Small freshwater species
Blue-eye is Australian slang for a person who is favored or receives preferential treatment, especially from someone in authority.
The term carries connotations of unfair advantage or favoritism, suggesting the person has done something to curry favor rather than earn their position on merit.
The new hire is clearly the manager's blue-eye.
Blue-eye can also refer to any of several small Australian fish species with distinctive blue markings around their eyes.
Deeply holding one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- hypnoticInducing trance or slumber
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- strikingNoticeably impressive
enchanting · spellbinding · bewitching · intense · dreamy · soulful · expressive · luminous
Gene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
inheritance · heredity · melanin · iris · pigmentation · chromosome · gene · trait
Seldom occurring or found
- rareSeldom found or seen
- scarceIn short supply
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- unusualNot often encountered
distinctive · unique · prized · coveted · exotic · striking · remarkable · novelty
captivating
Deeply holding one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- hypnoticInducing trance or slumber
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
striking · enchanting · spellbinding · bewitching · intense · dreamy · soulful · expressive · luminous · deep
allele
Gene variant at one locus
- dominantHaving superior influence
- recessiveMasked unless paired identically
- phenotypeObservable characteristics of organism
genotype · inheritance · heredity · melanin · iris · pigmentation · chromosome · gene · trait · polygenic
uncommon
Seldom occurring or found
- rareSeldom found or seen
- scarceIn short supply
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
unusual · distinctive · unique · prized · coveted · exotic · striking · remarkable · novelty · singular
gamefish
Fish pursued recreationally
- anglingRecreational hook-and-line pursuit
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
Pacific · Australian · sportfishing · catch · fillet · grilled · sashimi · marine · schooling · silver
blue-eyeoutcast
Shunned, rejected person
scapegoat · pariah · black sheep · whipping boy · fall guy
blue-eyeugly
Displeasing to look at
homely · unattractive · plain · plain Jane · eyesore
eye, blue, eyeball, eyesight, eyelid, eyeglasses, eyewitness, eye-opener, eyelet