Etymology

ocularist

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Today it means: Someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness. Full definition →

French oculariste
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  1. French · borrowed fromoculariste
  2. English todayocularist

Borrowed from French oculariste, ocular + -ist.

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