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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σκιά (skiá, shadow) + ὀπτικός (optikós, pertaining to sight).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /skiˈɔptikɔn/
  • Hyphenation: Ski‧op‧ti‧kon

Noun

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Skioptikon n (strong, genitive Skioptikons, plural Skioptiken or Skioptikons)

  1. magic lantern
    Synonym: Laterna magica

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