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n. A tube-shaped optical instrument that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs by means of mirrors reflecting the constantly changing patterns made by bits of colored glass at one end of the tube.

n. A constantly changing set of colors.

n. A series of changing phases or events: a kaleidoscope of illusions.

n. A tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads etc. that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs

n. A constantly changing set of colours, or other things

n. An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.

n. An optical instrument creating and exhibiting, by reflection, a variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms.

n. a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes

n. an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors

"It was displayed in kaleidoscope for all the world to see at those Diamond Jubilee celebrations, in which men in varied uniforms gathered from all the far corners of the seven seas to march in procession and do honour to the great Queen Empress."

form    pattern    shape    toy    plaything   

jewel kaleidoscope   

kaleidoscopic   

maelstrom    patchwork    jumble    phantasmagoria    medley