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loupe

UK/luːp/ US/ˈlup/ uncommon

noun

1.

small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists

Origin

Borrowed from French loupe.

Phrases

  • magnifying glass
  • under the loupe

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