Preocular

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of the scales just in front of the eye of a reptile or fish.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Just in front of the eyes.

    "the preocular antennae of certain insects"

Synonyms

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anteocularanteocular

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"the preocular antennae of certain insects"

Etymology

From pre- + ocular.

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