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ocellus

Syllabification: (o·cel·lus)
Pronunciation: /ōˈseləs/
Definition of ocellus

noun (plural ocelli /ōˈselī, ōˈselē/)

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ocellar

Pronunciation: /ōˈselər/
adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, diminutive of oculus 'eye'

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