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monocle Definition

mono·cle (män′ə kəl)

noun

an eyeglass for one eye only

Etymology: Fr < LL monoculus, one-eyed < Gr monos, single (see mono-) + L oculus, eye

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monocle Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reimbedded: Then with another frightful facial contortion he reimbedded the monocle.
  • wear: Young Tom took to wearing a monocle in the 6th form.
  • sport: He also sported a ridiculous monocle on his left eye.