PUPIL


Meaning of PUPIL in English

n. the dark circular opening in the centre of the iris of the eye, varying in size to regulate the passage of light to the retina. pupillar adj. (also pupilar). pupillary adj. (also pupilary).

[ OF pupille or L pupilla, dimin. of pupa doll (as PUPIL(1)): so called from the tiny images visible in the eye ]

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