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oculus

/ˈɒkjʊləs/

/ˈɑːkjələs/

Translations

oculusnoun

oculi

/ˈɒkjʊləs/

/ˈɑːkjələs/

The ancient temple had an oculus at the top of its dome.

Древний храм имел окулус на вершине своего купола.

Additional translations

Synonyms

oculusadjective

more oculus

Comp.

most oculus

Super.

/ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/

/ˈɑː.kjə.ləs/

Used attributively in architectural context (e.g., "oculus window").

Synonyms

oculusnoun

A circular opening, especially one at the apex of a dome.

The Pantheon in Rome is famous for its large oculus that allows natural light to illuminate the interior.

An eye or an eye-like opening or design.

The artist incorporated an oculus into the design of the sculpture to give it a more lifelike appearance.

oculusadjective

Relating to or resembling an oculus, especially the circular opening at the apex of a dome.

The restoration included installing new oculus windows to brighten the nave.