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Noun: hand glass  hand glãs
  1. A mirror intended to be held in the hand
    - hand mirror
     
  2. Light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image
    "the hand glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250";
    - simple microscope, magnifying glass

Derived forms: hand glasses

Type of: light microscope, mirror

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