Defn: A dioptre.
DIORAMA
Di`o*ra"ma, n. Etym: [Gr. diorama. Cf. Panorama.]
1. A mode of scenic representation, invented by Daguerre and Bouton, in which a painting is seen from a distance through a large opening. By a combination of transparent and opaque painting, and of transmitted and reflected light, and by contrivances such as screens and shutters, much diversity of scenic effect is produced.
2. A building used for such an exhibition.
DIORAMIC
Di`o*ram"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to a diorama.
DIORISM
Di"o*rism, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Definition; logical direction. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
DIORISTIC
Di`o*ris"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Distinguishing; distinctive; defining. [R.] —
Di`o*ris"tic*al*ly, adv. [R.] Dr. H. More.