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View synonyms for loupe
loupe
[ loop ]
noun
- 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.
loupe
/ luːp /
noun
- a magnifying glass used by jewellers, horologists, etc
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of loupe1
C20: from French (formerly an imperfect precious stone), from Old French, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences
Our surgical loupes were both covered in a fine red spray and smudged on the side where the circulating nurse had tried to help by wiping them while we frantically worked.
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The workman proceeds in this way, till he has melted enough of metal to form a loupe.
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Mayor Loupe introduced the President, who made one of his briefest speeches.
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When your dog howled they thought him the Loupe Garoe who, so they believe, is half wolf and half man.
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Commonly known as War-loupe; probably a corruption of Guadeloupe.
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This last word is represented in French by loupe, from which it is probably adapted.
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