augengneiss /ˈaʊ̯ɡənˌnaɪ̯sɪz/ noun1 •A type of metamorphic rock characterized by large, lenticular mineral grains or crystal aggregates (usually feldspar or quartz grains that have been deformed during metamorphism), resembling eyes, embedded within a finer-grained matrix.Rocks of this migmatitic formation, having a smaller quantity of neosome, are augengneisses. — 1964 formsaugengneisses