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photophone en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From photo- (“light”) + -phone (“a device that makes a sound”).

Meanings

1. (historical) A device that transmitted sound on a beam of light.

Forms

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photophones	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Relateds

photophonic · photophony

photophone en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From photo- (“photography”) + phone (“telephone”).

Meanings

1. (dated) A stills-only camera phone. Used to distinguish from video-capable camera cell phones and camera-less cell phones.
2. A combination highly-capable digital camera and smartphone.

Forms

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photophones	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Coordinates

mobile phone · feature phone · cell phone · mirrorless camera · smartphone · camera phone · mobile · mobile device · ZLR · mobile phone · DSLR · selfie camera · videophone · cell phone