preocular

adj, noun — 2 senses

preocular

adj

Etymology From pre- + ocular.

1

Just in front of the eyes.

  • the preocular antennae of certain insects
Related terms
postocular

preocular

noun

Etymology From pre- + ocular.

1

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

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