‖prop. n. [ NL., fr. L. oculus the eye. ] (Zool.) A genus of tropical corals, usually branched, and having a very volid texture. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖prop. n. pl. [ NL., fr. NL. oculina the name of a typical genus. ] (Zool.) A suborder of corals including many reef-building species, having round, starlike calicles. [ 1913 Webster ]