animatograph

noun

an·​i·​mat·​o·​graph

ˌanəˈmatəˌgraf

plural -s

: an early form of motion-picture projector

Word History

Etymology

animate entry 2 + -ograph (as in cinematograph)

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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