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Definition of preocular

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: situated in front of the eye an insect with the antennae preocular in position

preocular

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Definition of preocular (Entry 2 of 2)

: a preocular part preoculars and other scales of a snake

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History and Etymology for preocular

Adjective

pre- + Latin oculus eye + English -ar

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“Preocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preocular. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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