ocellus

noun

Meaning

A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells.
An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

eyespot(English)compound eye(English)monocule(English)monocle(English)monophthalmus(English)monocular(English)monoculist(English)monocilium(English)ocelli(English)somite(English)inwardly(English)peduncle(English)

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Sources

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