magic lantern
The 'magic lantern' is an early image projector from the 17th to 20th centuries, used for entertainment and education.
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Definition
B2Technology
(historical)An early projector using light, lenses, and transparent slides to display images on a surface.
Example
- The magic lantern was a popular form of entertainment before the advent of modern cinema.
B2History
(historical)A device from the 17th to 20th centuries used for projecting images for educational and entertainment purposes.
Example
- Magic lantern shows were common in Victorian England.
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