lorgnette
Translation
lorgnette
Examples
She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a pair of glasses on a handle She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opera glasses
Etymology
From French 'lorgner' (to peer at), related to 'lorgne' (squinting).
Memory Tips
Imagine a lord or lady at the opera using a lorgnette to get a better look. The 'lorgn' part sounds like 'long', hinting at the long handle.