aphengescope|əˈfɛndʒɪskəʊp| [mod.f.Gr. ἀϕεγγή-ς without light (f. ἀ priv. + ϕέγγ-ος light) + -scope.] A kind of magic lantern for exhibiting opaque objects, such as coins, photographs, etc. 1869Eng.Mech. 12 Nov. 218/2 The construction and mode of working the aphengescope.