Goboes

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of accessory or component used in lighting fixtures to create patterns or shapes with light beams
2. These devices can also serve as filters altering the color of light being projected
3. Commonly utilized in theatrical or stage productions to enhance visual effects

Etymology: The word "gobos" is simply the plural of "gobo," a metal or glass disc placed in front of a spotlight to cast a pattern onto a stage or screen. Its origin is uncertain, though one proposal links it to "go-between," an intermediary, with the "-o" ending typical of informal coinages. The plural is formed in the regular way, by adding "-es" to the singular.

Synonyms: gobo roots, burdock roots