ocellated

[ os-uh-ley-tid, oh-sel-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. (of a spot or marking) eyelike.
2. having ocelli, or eyelike spots.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ocellated¹

First recorded in 1705–15; from New Latin ocellāt(us), equivalent to ocell(us) “little eye” + -ātus adjective suffix + English -ed past participle suffix; ocellus, -ate ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Olive farmer Angel said since introducing cover crops he noticed an increase in birds such as owls, blackbirds, turtle doves, hoopoes and reptiles such as the near-threatened ocellated lizard.

From Reuters

The Calakmul region is home to one of the most important jaguar populations in Mesoamerica, more than 350 species of birds and one hundred mammals, plus other endangered species — the tapir, puma and ocellated turkey.

From Seattle Times

Rainbow-colored ocellated turkeys crossed in front of the car as we moved more and more slowly into the rainforest.

From New York Times

Also, veterinarians treat an ocellated turkey chick’s foot condition, and a North American beaver needs a tooth trim.

From Los Angeles Times

The ocellated icefish lives so far down deep in the frigid waters near Antarctica, his heart has to be five times larger than the average fish.

From Literature