Definition/Meaning of ocellus

• English - Noun: ocellus ( plural ocelli ) A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells 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 Translations
• English - Etymology: From Latin ocellus ( “ little eye ” ), from oculus ( “ eye ” )
• English - External links: Ocellus on Wikipedia . Wikipedia
• Latin - Etymology: Diminutive from oculus ( “ eye ” ) +‎ -ellus .
• Latin - Pronunciation: ( Classical ) IPA (key) : /oˈkel.lus/ , [ɔˈkɛl.lʊs]