elliptograph
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of elliptograph
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The variation from that curve, while not conspicuous in all cases, is nevertheless quite sufficient to prevent the use of this movement for an elliptograph.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887 by Various
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