ellipsograph en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English ellipse Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *gerbʰ- Proto-Hellenic *grə́pʰō Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō) Ancient Greek -γρᾰ́φος (-grắphos)der. English -graph English ellipsograph From ellipse + -o- + -graph.
Meanings
- A mechanical instrument used to trace out an ellipse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ellipsographs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |