English word cymoscope comes from English balanephagous ((rare) Acorn-eating.), English -scope, Latin cym-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| balanephagous | English (eng) | (rare) Acorn-eating. |
| -scope | English (eng) | Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination. |
| cym- | Latin (lat) | |
| cymoscope | English (eng) | (wireless telegraphy, disused) A detector of electromagnetic waves. |
| cymatoscope | English (eng) | (philologically prescribed, but sees little actual use). |