lorgnon

Definitions of lorgnon
  1. noun
    optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
    synonyms: lunettes, monocle
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    types:
    lunettes de protection
    tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
    lunettes de soleil
    spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
    type of:
    instrument d'optique
    an instrument designed to aid vision
  2. noun
    eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
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    type of:
    lunettes, monocle
    optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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