English word kaleidoscope comes from Ancient Greek εἶδος, English -scope, Ancient Greek καλός
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| εἶδος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| -scope | English (eng) | Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination. |
| καλός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| kaleidoscope | English (eng) | (intransitive) To move in shifting patterns. A constantly changing set of colours, or other things.. A tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads etc. that is rotated to produce a succession of symmetrical designs. |