pupille — meaning in English

English meaning

• pupil noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
• ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

Senses

pupille is used for these senses in English:

• pupil (anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
• pupil (legal, obsolete) An orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state.
• ward A person under guardianship.

pupil — full definition

1. noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
2. noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.

ward — full definition

1. noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
2. noun An administrative division of a city, town, or borough.
3. noun A person, especially a child, under the legal protection of a guardian.
4. verb To repel or turn aside something threatening (usually with "off").

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