polyscope en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English scope English polyscope From poly- + scope.
Meanings
- A lens that has multiple facets and forms multiple images.
- (obsolete) A device for viewing the cavities of the body.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyscopes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |