"magic slate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: magic slates [plural]
Etymology: Originally a brand name; see Wikipedia article. Head templates: {{en-noun}} magic slate (plural magic slates)
  1. A children's drawing toy with a sheet of plastic film laid over waxed paper, allowing pictures to be "drawn" by the pressure of a stylus and then wiped clean by lifting and replacing the sheet.

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