balopticon

/bəˈlɒptɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used in the 19th century for projecting images, similar to a magic lantern, but with a rotating glass disk.

“The museum’s collection included an old balopticon, which was used for presentations in the past.”

Synonyms

  • magic lantern
  • opticon

Antonyms

  • display device
  • non-projector