loupe

[ loop ]
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noun
  1. any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.

Origin of loupe

1
1905–10; <French, originally an imperfect gem, a mass of hot metal ≪ Germanic; see loop3, lob1

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loupe

/ (luːp) /


noun
  1. a magnifying glass used by jewellers, horologists, etc

Origin of loupe

1
C20: from French (formerly an imperfect precious stone), from Old French, of obscure origin

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