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monocle

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Noun — A single eyeglass lens, usually held in place by the muscles around the eye, once fashionable for correcting vision in one eye.

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wear a monocle a glass monocle

Etymology

From French monocle, from Late Latin monoculus, "one-eyed," combining "mono-" (single) with "oculus" (eye).

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What does “monocle” mean?

The word “monocle” means a single eyeglass lens, usually held in place by the muscles around the eye, once fashionable for correcting vision in one eye. In plain terms, a single lens worn over one eye instead of a full pair of glasses.

How do you pronounce “monocle”?

“Monocle” is pronounced MAH-nuh-kuhl (/ˈmɑnəkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “monocle” in a sentence?

Here is “monocle” used in a sentence: “The cartoon villain wore a monocle and a top hat.”

What part of speech is “monocle”?

“Monocle” is a noun.

Where does the word “monocle” come from?

The word “monocle” comes from Late Latin. From French monocle, from Late Latin monoculus, "one-eyed," combining "mono-" (single) with "oculus" (eye).

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