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CAMERA LUCIDA

\kˈamɹə lˈuːsɪdə], \kˈamɹə lˈuːsɪdə], \k_ˈa_m__ɹ_ə l_ˈuː_s_ɪ_d_ə]\

Definitions of CAMERA LUCIDA

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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An optical contrivance by means of which the image of any object may be made to appear on the wall of a light room, or on paper, canvas, &c.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An instrument for so reflecting distant landscapes on paper, &c., as to allow them to be sketched.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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