lorgnet

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French lorgnette.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɔrˈnjɛt/

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• Hyphenation: lorg‧net

Noun

lorgnet f or n (plural lorgnetten, diminutive lorgnetje n)

1. pince-nez, often with a handle

   Synonym: knijpbril

2. (less commonly) monocle, often with a handle

   Synonyms: lorgnon, monocle, oogglas

3. (uncommon) opera glass, lorgnette, often with a handle

   Synonyms: binocle, toneelkijker