Pupillary
/ˈpjuː.pɪl.ər.i/noun
Relating to the pupil of the eye.
Did you know?Latin pupilla meant both “pupil of the eye” and “little girl” or “doll,” inspired by the miniature human reflection visible in someone’s eye.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pup-
“A child or small figure; the proposed ancient root behind later words for dolls and pupae.”
Classical Latin
Latin
pupa
“A doll or little girl; a small human-like figure.”
Classical Latin
Latin
pupilla
“A little doll or little girl; also the pupil of the eye, named for the tiny reflected image seen there.”
Late Latin
Latin
pupillaris
“Relating to the pupilla, especially the pupil of the eye.”
17th Century
English
pupillary
“Relating to the pupil of the eye.”
Modern English
English
pupillary
“Connected with the eye’s pupil, including its size, reflexes, or responses to light.”