Kilo Lingo

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masculine

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Translation

eye

Word origin

From Latin oculus ('eye'). The same root gives English ocular, binoculars and monocle.

Origin
Latin
Root
oculus
English cognates
ocular, binocular, monocle

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralyeuxirregular

Examples

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He closed one eye to aim.

J' l'.

I have something in my eye.

Jette ' .

Have a look at this document.

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She has green eyes like her mother.

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Keep an eye on the children while I cook.

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This word is part of lesson 6.