Flammarion

[ fla-ma-ryawn ]

noun
  1. (Ni·co·las) Ca·mille [nee-kaw-lahka-mee-yuh], /ni kɔˈlɑ kaˈmi yə/, 1842–1925, French astronomer and author.

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How to use Flammarion in a sentence

  • Catalogue, published by Flammarion (2014), includes photographs from the Magnum Photos archives and text by Éric Hazan.

  • I am not deceived; but this second hand is that of M. Flammarion, who, on his side, is holding the hand of the medium.

    Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille Flammarion
  • Mme. Flammarion, who has kept looking behind the curtain, says that she sees the round table turned over.

    Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille Flammarion
  • I also distinguish Mme. Flammarion, who has come and seated herself near her.

    Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille Flammarion
  • M. Brisson has taken the place at the table formerly occupied by M. Flammarion, facing Eusapia.

    Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille Flammarion
  • Then a little branch of privet comes and touches M. Flammarion's hand, apparently arriving from somewhere near the window.

    Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille Flammarion