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1. (n.) speculum
a mirror or reflector, esp. one of polished metal, as on a reflecting telescope.
2. speculum
a medical instrument for rendering a part accessible to observation, as by enlarging an orifice.
3. speculum
a lustrous or colored area on the wings of certain birds.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < L: mirror, der. of spec(ere) to look)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) speculum
a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
2. (noun) speculum
a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Speculum
a mirror, or looking-glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman archaeology
2. (noun) Speculum
a reflector of polished metal, especially one used in reflecting telescopes. See Speculum metal, below
3. (noun) Speculum
an instrument for dilating certain passages of the body, and throwing light within them, thus facilitating examination or surgical operations
4. (noun) Speculum
a bright and lustrous patch of color found on the wings of ducks and some other birds. It is usually situated on the distal portions of the secondary quills, and is much more brilliant in the adult male than in the female
5. Speculum
of Speculum
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