culeus

/ˈkjuːli.əs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or minor part of something, especially a part of the body

“The culeus of the eye is the navel of the eye.”

2. noun

A small or insignificant amount of something

“He felt a tiny culeus of hope in his heart.”

Synonyms

  • part
  • portion

Antonyms

  • bulk
  • majority