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thaumatrope

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thaumatrope [ˈθɔːməˌtrəʊp]
n
a toy in which partial pictures on the two sides of a card appear to merge when the card is twirled rapidly
[from thaumato- + -trope]
thaumatropical  [ˌθɔːməˈtrɒpɪkəl] adj
thaumatrope
a card with a different design or picture on each side that appear to merge when the card is whirled around. — thaumatropical, adj.
See also: Representation
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