"zoopraxiscope" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: zoopraxiscopes [plural]
Etymology: From zoo + praxis + scope. Etymology templates: {{af|en|zoo|praxis|scope}} zoo + praxis + scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} zoopraxiscope (plural zoopraxiscopes)
  1. (photography, historical) An instrument developed by Eadweard Muybridge in the 1870's, similar to the phenakistoscope. The instrument involves a disc that includes serial pictures being rotated in front of a light source, projecting them upon a screen, to exhibit the natural movements of animals and the like. Wikipedia link: zoopraxiscope Tags: historical Categories (topical): Photography Synonyms: zoogyroscope, zoöpraxiscope, zoopraxinoscope
    Sense id: en-zoopraxiscope-en-noun-L3tZ9YYI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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