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Flammarion

[ fla-ma-ryawn ]

/ fla maˈrüɔ̃ /

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noun

(Ni·co·las) Ca·mille

[nee-kaw-lahka-mee-yuh], /ni kɔˈlɑ kaˈmi yə/, 1842–1925, French astronomer and author.

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Words nearby Flammarion

Flaminian Way, Flamininus, Flaminius, flammability, flammable, Flammarion, Flamsteed, flamy, flan, Flanagan, flanch

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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.
A History of Paris in 150 Photographs|Sarah Moroz|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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