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kaleidoscope , optical device consisting of mirrors that reflect images of bits of coloured glass in a symmetrical geometric design through a viewer. The design may be changed endlessly by rotating the section containing the loose fragments. The name is derived from the Greek words kalos (“beautiful”), eïdos (“form”), and skopeïn (“to view”). The kaleidoscope was invented by Sir David Brewster about 1816 and patented in 1817. Sold usually as a toy, the kaleidoscope also has ... KALEIDOSCOPE meaning : 1. a toy in the shape of a tube, that you look through to see different patterns of light made by…. Learn more. The primary meaning of a kaleidoscope is an optical instrument containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass, beads, or other objects that, when viewed through an eyepiece, produce symmetrical patterns. These patterns change as the instrument is rotated, creating an endless variety of colorful and often intricate designs. 3 meanings : 1. an optical toy for producing symmetrical patterns by multiple reflections in inclined mirrors enclosed in a.... Click for more definitions.
