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English

Etymology
From kaleidoscope < AGr. polytonic|καλ�� (kalos) "good" + polytonic|εἶδο� (eidos) "image" + polytonic|�κο��� (skopos) "watcher"

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP IPA|/k��laɪd��sk�pɪk/
italbrac|US IPA|/k��laɪd��sk��pɪk/
audio|en-us-kaleidoscopic.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj

1. Of, relating to, or produced by a kaleidoscope.
2. Brightly coloured and continuously changing in pattern, as if in a kaleidoscope.

Usage notes
Sometimes used figuratively.

Related terms
kaleidoscope

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