jumelle

/ʒymɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a pair of glasses with identical lenses in each frame, used for reading or other near tasks, especially for people with presbyopia

“She wears a pair of jumelles to help her read the fine print.”

2. noun

a pair of binoculars with identical lenses in each eyepiece, used to observe distant objects

“He used his jumelles to spot the birds in the tall trees.”

Synonyms

  • binoculars
  • spectacles

Antonyms

  • monocle