Bugeyes

/ˈbʌɡaɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bugeye; multiple small fishing boats from the Chesapeake Bay, or eyes that bulge outward.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of bugeye (bug + eye + -s).

Kelly Says

Historic bugeye boats from the Chesapeake are now rare and valued by maritime museums, representing a unique American boat design that emerged from the specific environmental needs of 19th-century oyster fishing.

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