stereoscope


ste·reo·scope

noun \ˈster-ē-ə-ˌskōp, ˈstir-\

Definition of STEREOSCOPE

: an optical instrument with two eyepieces for helping the observer to combine the images of two pictures taken from points of view a little way apart and thus to get the effect of solidity or depth

First Known Use of STEREOSCOPE

1838

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