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stenopeic

Also ٱԴ·貹𾱳,

[sten-uh-pee-ik]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or containing a narrow slit or minute opening.

    a stenopeic device to aid vision after eye surgery.



noun

  1. a device, as of wood, metal, or cardboard, with a narrow horizontal slit, worn over the eyes for protection against bright sunlight.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stenopeic1

1860–65; sten(o)- + Greek DZ貹î ( os ) having a hole + -ic

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