"stenopaeic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Ancient Greek στενός (stenós, “narrow”) (see steno-) + ὀπαῖος (opaîos, “perforated”), from ὀπή (opḗ, “opening”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|στενός||narrow}} Ancient Greek στενός (stenós, “narrow”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} stenopaeic (not comparable)
  1. (optics) Pertaining to a narrow opening or slit in an opaque barrier that restricts the light which reaches the eye. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Optics Synonyms: stenopaic, stenopeic
    Sense id: en-stenopaeic-en-adj-VPO2~zjF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, optics, physical-sciences, physics

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