ocellary

/ɒsɛlɛrɪ/ (oss-EL-eh-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

relating to ocelli, especially the eyespots of certain insects, or to ocellation, the arrangement of such eyespots

“The ocellary patterns on the butterfly’s wings were a key factor in its identification.”

Synonyms

  • ocellar
  • ocellate

Antonyms

  • plain
  • simple