Definition of kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope
/kʌlajˈdʌskowˌp/ - [kulayduskowp] - ka•lei•do•scope
We found 8 definitions of kaleidoscope from 6 different sources.
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What does kaleidoscope mean?
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NounPlural: kaleidoscopes |
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| kaleidoscope - a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes | ||
| pattern, shape, form a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics" | ||
| kaleidoscope - an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- kaleidoscope (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.
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kaleidoscope
A cylinder with mirrors containing loose, colored objects such as beads or pebbles and bits of glass.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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kaleidoscope
ka-lī′do-skōp, n. an optical toy in which we see an endless variety of beautiful colours and forms.—adj. Kaleidoscop′ic. [Gr. kalos, beautiful, eidos, form, skopein, to see.]
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🔤- kaleidoscope, noun, singular of kaleidoscopes.
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