photoflash en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English flash English photoflash From photo- + flash.
Meanings
- A lamp that emits a brief flash of bright light; used to take photographs in a dark environment
- A flashbulb
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoflashes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
photoflash capacitor · photoflash unit · photoflash lamp · photoflash composition · photoflash bomb · photoflash cartridge