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(o-cel-li) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. small, simple eyes found in some animals.

Example Sentence

The insect scurried under the leaves when its ocelli sensed the sunlight.

More Example Sentences

Ocelli help animals detect light changes.

Synonyms

simple eyes; light sensors

Antonyms

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ocelli
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