bucculae

/bʌkˈʊleɪ, ˌbuːkʊˈleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of buccula. A small fold of tissue or membrane, especially in the eye.

“The bucculae of the eye are highly sensitive to light.”

Synonyms

  • fold
  • membrane

Antonyms

  • excrescence
  • protuberance