Ocellus

Origin

From Latin ocellus ("little eye"), from oculus ("eye")

Full definition of ocellus

Noun

1. A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells
2. 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

Related terms

• ocellar
• ocellary
• ocellated
• ocellation