oculus

Meanings

• noun

  A single eye or an eyelike instrument or device.

• noun

  In Roman religion, a shield with a small hole in the center through which the bearer could see.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑ.ˌkjə.ləs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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pulsus , mulus , fulus

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Variants

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oculi , oculus

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Etymology

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From Latin oculus, meaning 'eye'.

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Trivia

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1. The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset developed by Oculus VR.

2. The human eye has approximately 120 million rod and cone cells, which are collectively known as the oculus.

3. The ancient Roman Pantheon temple is famous for its large central opening, the Oculus, which is 27.5 feet in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. pupil: The central part of the eye that controls the size of the iris and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

2. oculist: A medical specialist who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

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Culture

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In Roman mythology, the Oculus was the central opening in the roof of the Pantheon, the temple dedicated to all the gods. It was believed to represent the all-seeing eye of the gods.

How to Memorize "oculus"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oculus' with the concept of an eye or a shield.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'oculus' comes from the Latin word for 'eye'.

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