ocel·lus
| \ ō-ˈse-ləs
\
\
plural ocelli\
ō-ˈse-ˌlī
, -(ˌ)lē
\
, -(ˌ)lē
\
Definition of ocellus
1
: a minute simple eye or eyespot of an invertebrate
2
: an eyelike colored spot (as on a peacock feather or the wings of some butterflies)
Other Words from ocellus
ocellar
\
ō-ˈse-lər
\
adjective
\
adjective
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“Ocellus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ocellus. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.
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ocellus
noun
ocel·lus
| \ ō-ˈsel-əs
\
\
plural ocelli\
-ˈsel-ˌī
, -(ˌ)ē
\
, -(ˌ)ē
\
Medical Definition of ocellus
: a minute simple eye or eyespot of an invertebrate
Other Words from ocellus
ocellar
\
ō-ˈsel-ər
\
adjective
\
adjective
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