"holocube" meaning in All languages combined

See holocube on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: holocubes [plural]
Etymology: holo- + cube Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|holo|cube}} holo- + cube Head templates: {{en-noun}} holocube (plural holocubes)
  1. (science fiction) A cube-shaped device that shows or stores holographic pictures. Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: holo cube, holo-cube

Inflected forms

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