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kaleidoscope

Syllabification: (ka·lei·do·scope)
Pronunciation: /kəˈlīdəˌskōp/
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Definition of kaleidoscope

noun

  • a toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns that are visible through an eyehole when the tube is rotated.
  • a constantly changing pattern or sequence of objects or elements:the dancers moved in a kaleidoscope of color

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek kalos 'beautiful' + eidos 'form' + -scope

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