"Leica" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Leicas [plural]
Etymology: A portmanteau of Leitz (the company's founder) and camera. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Leica (plural Leicas)
  1. (photography) A make of camera. Categories (topical): Photography Derived forms: Leica reel
    Sense id: en-Leica-en-noun-ADkWiWuX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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