Etymology

oculate

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Today it means: IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈɒkjʊlət/ Full definition →

First used 1549–1660Latin oculātus
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oculate · adjective1

  1. Latin · borrowed fromoculātus“having eyes, seeing”
  2. English todayoculate

Borrowed from Latin oculātus (“having eyes, seeing”), from oculus (“eye”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

oculate · verb2

  1. Ecclesiastical Latin · borrowed fromoculātus
  2. English todayoculate

Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin oculātus, perfect passive participle of oculō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1549–1660 Having a good sight, sharp-eyed.
  • from 1656 Having spots, markings or holes resembling eyes; ocellated
  • 1609-1729 To set one's eyes upon, glaze at, behold.

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