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magnifier

noun mag·ni·fi·er \ˈmag-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of MAGNIFIER

:  one that magnifies; especially :  a lens or combination of lenses that makes something appear larger
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First Known Use of MAGNIFIER

1550

Rhymes with MAGNIFIER

balloon tire, chicken wire, like wildfire, play with fire, razor wire, retrofire, Ring of Fire, star sapphire, under fire

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