Hering illusion en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered by the German physiologist Ewald Hering in 1861.
Meanings
- An optical illusion in which two straight and parallel lines presented in front of a radial (spoked) background appear to be bowed outwards.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hering illusions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |