ocellus

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells.
2. noun An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock.

Similar words

eyespot compound eye monocule monocle monophthalmus monocular monoculist monocilium monolid duction

Often followed by

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Word family

ocellar ocelli