lucida
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Etymology
Origin of lucida
First recorded in 1720–30; from New Latin, special use of Latin lūcida (stella) “bright (star),” feminine of lūcidus “bright, shining, lucid”; see origin at low 3
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Certain that Ingres had used something optical to achieve that quality, Hockney bought himself a camera lucida, a small device that works like a prism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
The visual trick may have been created by the artist’s use of a common optical viewing aid called a camera lucida.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
Precisely ground, the mirrors were able to start fires and project images onto flat surfaces, camera lucida fashion.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
In the fourth book, Lucretius, alluding to the merits of his own work, says, “Deinde, quod obscurâ de re tam lucida pango Carmina, Musæo contingens cuncta lepore.”
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
One of the most desirable, and very frequent in this district, is Rosa lucida, with red stems, highly-polished leaves, and single, fragrant flowers of pure rosy-pink colour.
From Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur by Jekyll, Gertrude
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