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graphophone

[ graf-uh-fohn ]

noun

  1. a phonograph for recording and reproducing sounds on wax records.


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Other Words From

  • graph·o·phon·ic [graf-, uh, -, fon, -ik], adjective

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Example Sentences

Wax is also employed in the 'graphophone' of Mr. Tainter and Professor Bell, which is merely a phonograph under another name.

His voice vibrated, reminding her of the voices of those who made sentimental recitations for the graphophone.

When Rustler started in again he hopped to the opposite side of the cage, rudely turning his back upon the graphophone.

Sixty melodies from these tribes were recorded on the graphophone.

Several rooms away a graphophone was playing loudly and boys were singing.

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