ocellus

noun ocel·lus \ō-ˈse-ləs\

plural ocel·li \-ˈse-ˌlī, -(ˌ)lē\

Definition of OCELLUS

: a minute simple eye or eyespot of an invertebrate

: an eyelike colored spot (as on a peacock feather or the wings of some butterflies)

— ocel·lar \ō-ˈse-lər\ adjective

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of oculus eye — more at eye

First Known Use: 1819

Medical Dictionary

noun ocel·lus \ō-ˈsel-əs\

plural ocel·li \-ˈsel-ˌī, -(ˌ)ē\

: a minute simple eye or eyespot of an invertebrate

—ocel·lar \ō-ˈsel-ər\ adjective

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