POSTOCULAR

Etymology

Adjective

postocular (not comparable)

Situated behind the eyes.

Synonyms

• postorbital

Noun

postocular (plural postoculars)

Any of the scales lying directly behind and in contact with the eye of a reptile.

Anagrams

• copulators

Source: Wiktionary


Post*oc"u*lar, a. & n. Etym: [Pref. post- + ocular.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Same as Postorbital.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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