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ocellation Definition


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ocellus
noun ocelli (plural)
    1. In insects and other lower animals: a simple eye or eyespot, as distinct from a compound eye.
    2. An eyelike or ringed spot of colour, eg on a butterfly's wing, etc.
Derivative: ocellar
adj
    Derivative: ocellate
    adj
      Derivative: ocellated
        With an eyelike spot or spots.
        Eyelike and ringed.
      Derivative: ocellation
      noun
        Etymology: 19c: Latin, diminutive of oculus eye.



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