Definition of mirror

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Mirror (n.) That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar..

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Shadow :: Shadow (n.) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water..
Tracheoscopy :: Tracheoscopy (n.) Examination of the interior of the trachea by means of a mirror.
Reflect :: Reflect (v.) To give back an image or likeness of; to mirror.
Reflector :: Reflector (n.) Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum, etc..
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) To reflect, as in a mirror; to mirror; -- used reflexively..
Helioscope :: Helioscope (n.) A telescope or instrument for viewing the sun without injury to the eyes, as through colored glasses, or with mirrors which reflect but a small portion of light..
Cosmorama :: Cosmorama (n.) An exhibition in which a series of views in various parts of the world is seen reflected by mirrors through a series of lenses, with such illumination, etc., as will make the views most closely represent reality..
Siderostat :: Siderostat (n.) An apparatus consisting essentially of a mirror moved by clockwork so as to throw the rays of the sun or a star in a fixed direction; -- a more general term for heliostat.
Backboard :: Backboard (n.) A thin stuff used for the backs of framed pictures, mirrors, etc..
Anamorphosis :: Anamorphosis (n.) A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image..
Rhinoscopy :: Rhinoscopy (n.) The examination or study of the soft palate, posterior nares, etc., by means of a laryngoscopic mirror introduced into the pharynx..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..
Reverberation :: Reverberation (n.) The act of reverberating; especially, the act of reflecting light or heat, or reechoing sound; as, the reverberation of rays from a mirror; the reverberation of rays from a mirror; the reverberation of voices; the reverberation of heat or flame in a furnace..
Camera Lucida :: Camera lucida () An instrument which by means of a prism of a peculiar form, or an arrangement of mirrors, causes an apparent image of an external object or objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, as of paper or canvas, so that the outlines may conveniently traced. It is generally used with the microscope..
Catoptrics :: Catoptrics (n.) That part of optics which explains the properties and phenomena of reflected light, and particularly that which is reflected from mirrors or polished bodies; -- formerly called anacamptics..
Speculum :: Speculum (n.) A mirror, or looking-glass; especially, a metal mirror, as in Greek and Roman archaeology..
Glass-faced :: Glass-faced (a.) Mirror-faced; reflecting the sentiments of another.
Mirroring :: Mirroring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mirro.
Mirrored :: Mirrored (imp. & p. p.) of Mirro.
Enoptomancy :: Enoptomancy (n.) Divination by the use of a mirror.
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