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单词 zoopraxiscope
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Definition of zoopraxiscope in English:

zoopraxiscope

(also zoöpraxiscope)
noun ˌzuː(ə)ˈpraksɪskəʊpˌzəʊəˈpraksɪskəʊp
historical
  • A modified form of zoetrope used to project a series of photographic images of animals or other subjects in order to display their movement.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Leeds Mercury. Originally from zoo- + ancient Greek πράξεως, genitive singular of πρᾶξις action + -scope.

Definition of zoopraxiscope in US English:

zoopraxiscope

(also zoöpraxiscope)
noun
historical
  • A modified form of zoetrope used to project a series of photographic images of animals or other subjects in order to display their movement.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Leeds Mercury. Originally from zoo- + ancient Greek πράξεως, genitive singular of πρᾶξις action + -scope.

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