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Definition of Kaleidoscope

1. Noun. A complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes.

2. Noun. An optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors.

Definition of Kaleidoscope

1. n. An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.

Definition of Kaleidoscope

1. Noun. A tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads etc. that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs ¹

2. Noun. A constantly changing set of colours, or other things ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kaleidoscope

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Medical Definition of Kaleidoscope

1. An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of coloured glass, etc, and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colours and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design. "Shifting like the fragments of coloured glass in the kaleidoscope." (G. W. Cable) Origin: Gr. Beautiful + form + -scope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kaleidoscope

kalanchoes kalans kalansuwa kalantas kalarippayattu kalasie kalbi kalborsite kale kalecilik

kaleege kaleeges kaleidophone kaleidophones kaleidoscope (current term) kaleidoscopelike kaleidoscopes kaleidoscopic kaleidoscopical kaleidoscopically

kalelike kalemia kalendar kalendarial kalendars kalends kales kalewife kalewives

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