Loupe


[loop] /lup/

noun
1.
any of several varieties of magnifying glasses, used by jewelers and watchmakers, of from 2 to 20 power and intended to fit in the eye socket, to be attached to spectacles, or to be held in the hand.
/luːp/
noun
1.
a magnifying glass used by jewellers, horologists, etc
n.

“watchmaker’s magnifier,” 1909, from French loupe.

loupe (lōōp)
n.
A small magnifying lens.

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