loupe
[ loop ]
/ lup /
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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.
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Origin of loupe
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH loupe
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British Dictionary definitions for loupe
loupe
/ (luːp) /
noun
a magnifying glass used by jewellers, horologists, etc
Word Origin for loupe
C20: from French (formerly an imperfect precious stone), from Old French, of obscure origin
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Medical definitions for loupe
loupe
[ lōōp ]
n.
A small magnifying lens.
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