noun
- plural of oculus; circular or eye-like openings or windows, especially in architecture
Usage: architectural term
Examples
- The cathedral’s dome featured several small oculi that allowed natural light to enter.
- Ancient Roman buildings often incorporated oculi as both functional and decorative elements.
- The architect designed the oculi to create dramatic lighting effects throughout the day.
- Restoration work focused on repairing the damaged oculi in the historic structure.
- The oculi in the Pantheon remain some of the most famous examples in classical architecture.