Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pupila
noun
/ˈpjuː.pəl/
Definition
The pupila, or pupil, is the opening in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to enter and reach the retina.
Examples
- The doctor examined the pupila to check for any abnormalities.
- In bright light, the pupila constricts to limit the amount of light entering the eye.
- As a pupila in her first year, she was eager to learn and absorb all the knowledge she could.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘pupila’ can refer to a student or someone being learned from, typically in an educational context, as it is derived from Latin, where it means ‘little girl’ or ‘daughter.’
Synonyms
- eyepit
- black circle
- learner