Definitions

1. noun

An ancient type of spectacle or eyeglass, often shaped like an owl’s head, used for magnification and vision correction.

“The museum exhibited an 18th-century pair of owl-glasses for visitors to admire.”

2. noun

A type of optical lens or magnifying glass, especially one resembling an owl’s face, often used for decorative purposes.

“The artist incorporated an owl-glass into her intricate sculpture.”