Synonyms of eyespot

eyespot

noun

ˈī-ˌspät 

as in blotch

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part

a tie having eyespots of blue on a light gray background

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blotch
• dot
• speck
• patch
• fleck
• spot
• mottle
• stain
• speckle
• smudge
• splotch
• pip
• dapple
• smear
• point
• freckle
• mole
• birthmark
• blob
• blot
• mark
• splash
• spatter
• polka dot
• smutch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyespot

In a real feather, the barbs can flash the same blue-green-bronze as the eyespot. — Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 June 2026

The scientific name Actias luna, derived from the Roman goddess, refers to the moth’s moon-like eyespots. — Kai Coggin, Time, 16 May 2026

The eyespots on the hindwings are oval or round, according to the post. — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025

The team observed laser emissions in two distinct wavelengths for all color regions of the feathers' eyespots, with the green color regions emitting the most intense laser light. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025

Peacock butterflies are distinguished by a series of striking eyespots on their wings, which serve to threaten or confuse potential predators. — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2024

But why did some lineages evolve shell eyes rather than eyespots? — Quanta Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024

First, red eyespots appear; then the amorphous bodies coalesce and darken into their ferocious adult forms. — Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023