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loupe
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun loupe has 1 sense
- loupe(n = noun.artifact) jeweler's loupe - small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists; Array is a kind of hand glass, magnifying glass, simple microscope
CIDE DICTIONARY
loupe, n.
Any of a variety of small magnifying glasses, having a magnifying power from 2X to 20X, commonly of 10X, which may be held in the hand, or in some cases held within the eyesocket without the use of a hand. It is commonly used by jewelers and watchmakers. [PJC]
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