foveole

/fəˈvɛʊli/ or /fəˈviːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A small depression or pit, especially one found on a surface such as the eye or a leaf.

“The foveole of the leaf helped to collect water from the rain.”

Synonyms

  • depression
  • pit

Antonyms

  • elevation
  • protuberance