Spec"u*lar (?), a. [L. specularis
(cf., from the same root, specula a lookout, watchtower): cf.
F. spéculaire. See Speculum.] 1.
Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth,
reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular
surface.
2. (Med.) Of or pertaining to a
speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular
examination.
3. Assisting sight, as a lens or the
like. [Obs.]
Thy specular orb
Apply to well-dissected kernels; lo!
In each observe the slender threads
Of first-beginning trees.
J. Philips.
4. Affording view. [R.] "Look once more,
ere we leave this specular mount." Milton.
Specular iron. (Min.) See
Hematite.
Spec"u*lar (?), a. [L. specularis
(cf., from the same root, specula a lookout, watchtower): cf.
F. spéculaire. See Speculum.] 1.
Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth,
reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular
surface.
2. (Med.) Of or pertaining to a
speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular
examination.
3. Assisting sight, as a lens or the
like. [Obs.]
Thy specular orb
Apply to well-dissected kernels; lo!
In each observe the slender threads
Of first-beginning trees.
J. Philips.
4. Affording view. [R.] "Look once more,
ere we leave this specular mount." Milton.
Specular iron. (Min.) See
Hematite.
