zoetrope

noun

zo·​e·​trope
ˈzōē‧ˌtrōp
variants or less commonly zootrope
ˈzōə‧-
plural -s
: an optical toy in which figures on the inside of a revolving cylinder are viewed through slits in its circumference and appear like a single animated figure

Word History

Etymology

zoetrope from Zoetrope, a trademark; zootrope alteration (influenced by zo-) of zoetrope

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“Zoetrope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoetrope. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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