diaphote

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A supposed instrument designed for transmitting pictures by telegraph. It turned out the device was a hoax.

Word forms

diaphote diaphotes

Etymology

From dia- + Ancient Greek φώς (phṓs, “light”).

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