n. [ Iris + -scope. ] A philosophical toy for exhibiting the prismatic tints by means of thin films. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. peri- + -scope. ] A general or comprehensive view. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. peri- + -scope. ] A general or comprehensive view. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]