"Necker cube" meaning in All languages combined

See Necker cube on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Necker cubes [plural]
Etymology: The Necker cube was first published as a rhomboid in 1832 by Louis Albert Necker. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Necker cube (plural Necker cubes)
  1. An optical illusion consisting of a wireframe drawing of a cube, where a given face may be perceived as being either on the front or the back of the cube. Wikipedia link: Louis Albert Necker, Necker cube Categories (topical): Optical illusions Related terms: Penrose triangle
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