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| has gloss | eng: A catoptric cistula, also called a catoptric theatre or chest, is a box with several sides lined with mirrors, so as to magnify or multiply images of any object placed inside the box. Of these, there are various kinds for various purposes, such as magnification, deformation, or multiplication of images. |
| lexicalization | eng: catoptric cistula |
| instance of | (noun) an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression optical illusion |
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| media:img | Catoptric cistula, multiple scenes, from 1728 Cyclopaedia, Vol 2.jpg |
| media:img | Catoptric cistula, single scene, from 1728 Cyclopaedia, Vol 2.jpg |
| media:img | Catoptric theatre.jpg |
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