word
ocelli
oh-SEL-eye
oʊˈsɛlaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
ocelli
Dictionary meaning
Simple eyes found in many insects, in addition to compound eyes, typically detecting light intensity and movement.
History and origin
Latin — 'ocellus' (little eye).
Common mispronunciations
oh-SEL-eeoh-CHEL-ee
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