noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lens that has multiple facets and forms multiple images.
2. 2
   A device for viewing the cavities of the body. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

multiplying glassmultiplying lens

Etymology

From poly- + scope.

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