n. 1. A large composite picture placed on the interior walls of a cylindrical room so as to appear in natural perspective to a spectator standing in the center of the room. 2. A large curtain or wall, usually concave, hung or placed at the rear of a stage. [CYCL(O)- + (PAN)ORAMA.] cy′clo·ramic adj. |
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