gobo

Meaning

1. A screen (often in disc form) placed between a light and an illuminated actor or object in order to diffuse the glare.
2. A device used to shield a microphone from extraneous sounds.
3. A template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light.

Synonyms

bezel

diaphragm

douser

dowser

hood

occluder

lens screen

spill shield

light screen

viser

lens shield

Hyphenated as

go‧bo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡəʊbəʊ/

Etymology

Cognate with Mandarin Chinese: 牛蒡

In summary

Uncertain; possibly from go-b(etween) (“intermediary, middleman”) + -o (suffix forming informal terms).