jumelle
- noun
- Archaic
:
gemelos
- She brought her jumelle to the theater to see the actors more clearly.
Examples
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The elegant jumelle fit perfectly in her evening bag.
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He borrowed a jumelle from his neighbor to watch the performance from the balcony.
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She brought her jumelle to the opera.
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These jumelles are perfect for watching the ballet.
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She brought her jumelle to the theater to see the actors more clearly.
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The elegant jumelle fit perfectly in her evening bag.
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He borrowed a jumelle from his neighbor to watch the performance from the balcony.
Synonyms
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4.2
A small pair of binoculars used in theatres to see the stage better
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9.3
A small tool you hold to see things far away with both eyes
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A pair of binoculars used to see far things outdoors
A small tool you hold to see far things, like birds or mountains
A pair of small tubes with lenses you hold to see far things with both eyes
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Etymology
The word jumelle also means small opera glasses because it comes from the same root gemellus for 'twin'. The glasses are two matching lenses, so thinking of them as a pair of 'twins' helps you remember they are small binoculars.