Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-sel-uh s]
- /oʊˈsɛl əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-sel-uh s]
- /oʊˈsɛl əs/
Definitions of ocelli word
- noun plural ocelli a type of simple eye common to invertebrates, consisting of retinal cells, pigments, and nerve fibers. 1
- noun plural ocelli an eyelike spot, as on a peacock feather. 1
- noun ocelli Plural form of ocellus. 1
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Origin of ocelli
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin: little eye, diminutive of oculus eye; see -elle
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Parts of speech for Ocelli
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ocelli popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ocelli usage trend in Literature
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