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animatograph

noun
an·​i·​mat·​o·​graph | \ˌanəˈmatəˌgraf\
plural -s

Definition of animatograph 

: an early form of motion-picture projector

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First Known Use of animatograph

1894, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for animatograph

animate entry 2 + -ograph (as in cinematograph)

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