释义 |
ocel·lus \ōˈseləs\ noun (plural ocel·li \-eˌlī, -e(ˌ)lē\) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, small eye, diminutive of oculus eye — more at eye 1. a. : a minute simple eye or eyespot found in many organisms; specifically : one of usually three simple eyes in an insect located in a triangle between the compound eyes b. : one of the elements of a compound eye 2. : a spot of color encircled by a band of another color : an eyelike spot < a butterfly with a striking ocellus on its wing > |