Eyespot (Noun)
Meaning
An eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The butterfly's wings featured a prominent eyespot, a striking yellow center surrounded by a halo of deep blue.
- The peacock's magnificent eyespots were on full display as it spread its tail feathers to attract a mate.
- An eyespot on the leaf mimicked a predator's gaze, deterring potential herbivores from feeding on the plant.
- A distinctive eyespot near the insect's tail warned off predators that it was distasteful or toxic.
- Researchers noted the correlation between the size and brightness of the butterfly's eyespots and the success of its courtship displays.