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Meaning of magic lantern | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An early light projector and precursor to the slide projector that could achieve simple animation by moving and merging images.
    historical
  2. A slide projector.
    dated

Equivalents

Deutsch Laterna magica Skioptikon
Español linterna mágica
Français lanterne magique
Gaeilge laindéar draíochta
Italiano lanterna magica
日本語 幻灯 幻灯機
Latina lanterna magica
Nederlands toverlantaarn
Português lanterna mágica
Română lanternă magică
Русский волше́бный фона́рь

Examples

“"You know how that trick was, don't you Dan?" said Bob, "it was a magic lantern."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

magic lantern show magic link magic marker magic mirror magic mist magic moment

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