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Preocular

Pre-oc′u-lar

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Adj.

(Zool.)

Placed just in front of the eyes, as the antennæ of certain insects.

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Noun.

One of the scales just in front of the eye of a reptile or fish.

Definition 2024

preocular

preocular

English

Adjective

preocular

Just in front of the eyes.
the preocular antennae of certain insects

Related terms

postocular

Noun

preocular ‎(plural preoculars)

One of the scales just in front of the eye of a reptile or fish.