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Lithophane \Lith`o*phane\, n. [Litho- + Gr. fai`nein to show, reveal.]

Porcelain impressed with figures which are made distinct by transmitted light, -- as when hung in a window, or used as a lamp shade.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Lithophane \Lith"o*phane\, n. [Litho- + Gr. ? to show, reveal.]

Porcelain impressed with figures which are made distinct by transmitted light, as in a lamp shade. -- Lith`o*phan"ic, a. -- Li*thoph"a*ny, n.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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