simple eye

/ˌsɪmpəl aɪ/
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Other forms: simple eyes

Definitions of simple eye
  1. noun
    an eye having a single lens
    synonyms: ocellus, stemma
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    types:
    ommatidium
    any of the numerous small cone-shaped eyes that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods
    type of:
    eye, oculus, optic
    the organ of sight
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