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Recalled Sickly Green Eyespots On Peacock Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OCELLI which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OCELLI
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OCELLI" which means:
- noun
- • A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells.
- • An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Butterflies have ocelli on their wings that help to deter predators."
- • "The bird's ocelli give it the appearance of having eyes on the back of its head."
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Jan 2016 | Across 24 | |
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