RFF#35 – The word “lens” is derived from the Latin word for lentil (lens), because of its shape Posted on July 16, 2013 by maryscourboutakos Notice how the double convex shape of a lens resembles a lentil Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Like Loading... Related