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单词 pince-nez
释义

pince-nez

noun

paⁿs-ˈnā How to pronounce pince-nez (audio)
pan(t)s-
plural pince-nez paⁿs-ˈnā(z) How to pronounce pince-nez (audio)
pan(t)s-
: eyeglasses clipped to the nose by a spring

Illustration of pince-nez

Illustration of pince-nez

Word History

Etymology

French, from pincer to pinch + nez nose, from Latin nasus — more at nose

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

pince-nez

noun

as in monocle

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • monocle
  • lorgnette
  • spectacles
  • glasses
  • eyeglasses
  • bifocals
  • trifocals
  • sunglasses
  • specs
  • goggles
  • half-glasses
  • contact lens
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