Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A double mirror, composed of two polished surfaces placed at an angle of 70°, used like a kaleidoscope to repeat a pattern or other object.
- n. It was invented by M. Debus, a French optician, and is used in preparing geometrical decorative designs. Also called chromeidoscope.
Wiktionary
- n. A form of kaleidoscope.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Opt.) A modification of the kaleidoscope; -- used to reflect images so as to form beautiful designs.
Etymologies
- Debus + -scope, after a French optician. (Wiktionary)
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