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Vocabulary Entry
oculus
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A spherical or circular opening, often used in architecture or biology.
Example Sentences
"The oculus at the top of the dome lets in natural light."
"Artists often depict the human eye, which functions as an oculus in nature."
"The building featured an oculus to create a feeling of spaciousness inside."
N
noun
A term used to refer to the eye in various contexts.
Example Sentences
"The oculus of the creature was unusually large and expressive."
"She looked through the camera, her oculus fixed on the scene."
"In ancient cultures, the oculus was believed to hold the soul."