supraocular

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English

supraocular scales, labelled 3

Etymology

From supra- +‎ ocular.

Adjective

supraocular (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Above the eyes.
    supraocular scales of fishes and reptiles

Noun

supraocular (plural supraoculars)

  1. (zoology) One of the scales above the eyes.

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /supɾaokuˈlaɾ/
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: su‧pra‧o‧cu‧lar

Adjective

supraocular m or f (masculine and feminine plural supraoculares)

  1. supraocular