"Ponzo illusion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Ponzo illusions [plural]
Etymology: First demonstrated by the Italian psychologist Mario Ponzo (1882–1960) in 1911. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ponzo illusion (plural Ponzo illusions)
  1. An optical illusion whereby a horizontal bar looks wider when farther up a picture of railroad tracks than when lower. Wikipedia link: Ponzo illusion

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