English Explanatory Dictionary

reticule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reticle; a grid in the eyepiece of an instrument.
  2. A small women's bag made of a woven net-like material.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛtɪkjuːl/ en-us-reticule.ogg

Word forms

reticule reticules

Etymology

From French réticule, from Latin rēticulum, diminutive of rēte (“net”). Doublet of reticle, reticulum, and Reticulum.

Related words

crosshair handbag mesh netted purse reticulum satchel

Derived words

reticulated reticulation reticuled
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