Ocular

noun

/ˈɒk.jə.lə/

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.nounThe eyepiece of a microscope or other optical instrument.

2.nounAny of the scales forming the margin of a reptile's eye.

3.adjectiveOf, or relating to the eye, or the sense of sight

"It took some time after he lost his eye for him to receive his ocular prosthesis."

4.adjectiveResembling the eye.

"ocular markings on the wings of a butterfly"

5.adjectiveSeen by, or seeing with, the eye; visual.

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