cross-eye \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology:cross (III) 1.: squint in which the eye turns inward toward the nose — called also esotropia; compare walleye 2.cross-eyes\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\plural: eyes affected with cross-eye < the use of muscle exercises in the treatment of cross-eyes >