* An optical instrument: A kaleidoscope is a tube containing mirrors and loose pieces of colored glass, which when viewed through the tube, create symmetrical patterns of colors.
* A metaphorical concept: The term "kaleidoscope" is often used metaphorically to describe something that is constantly changing, diverse, and colorful.
For example, you might say, "The city's skyline is a kaleidoscope of lights."
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