simple eyenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌsɪm.pəl ˈaɪ/us/ˌsɪm.pəl ˈaɪ/specializeda basic type of eye consisting of a group of cells that are sensitive to light, or having only one lens, as found in some insects
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compound eye
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The eye & surrounding area
- aqueous humour
- ciliary muscle
- compound eye
- epiretinal membrane
- eyeball
- eyelid
- fovea
- glassy
- hooded
- infraorbital
- iris
- lacrimal
- lens
- lid
- oculomotor
- optic nerve
- stare
- suspensory ligament
- vitreous humour
- wink
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