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heliogravure

[ hee-lee-oh-gruh-vyoor, -uh-grey-vyoor ]
/ ˌhi li oʊ grəˈvyʊər, -əˈgreɪ vyʊər /

noun (formerly)

photoengraving.

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Origin of heliogravure

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at helio-, gravure

Words nearby heliogravure

Heliochrome, heliodor, Heliogabalus, heliogram, heliograph, heliogravure, heliolatry, heliolithic, heliometer, heliopause, heliophyte
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