Oculus (Noun)

Meaning

The organ of sight.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Usages

• Colloquialism

Examples

• The oculus is the most complex and highly developed sensory organ in the human body.
• In vertebrates, the oculus is a paired organ, with one located on either side of the head.
• The oculus is made up of several layers, including the cornea, iris, and retina.
• Damage to the oculus can result in vision loss or blindness.
• The oculus is capable of detecting an incredible range of colors and light intensities.

Synonyms

• Optic
• Eye

Hypernyms

• Receptor
• Sense Organ

Hyponyms

• Compound Eye
• Oculus Dexter
• Simple Eye
• Peeper
• Oculus Sinister
• Naked Eye
• Ocellus

Related Words

• Oculist (noun)