lorgnet

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French lorgnette.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /lɔrˈnjɛt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lorg‧net

Noun

lorgnet f or n (plural lorgnetten, diminutive lorgnetje n)

  1. pince-nez, often with a handle
    Synonym: knijpbril
  2. (less commonly) monocle, often with a handle
    Synonyms: lorgnon, monocle, oogglas
  3. (uncommon) opera glass, lorgnette, often with a handle
    Synonyms: binocle, toneelkijker
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