animatograph
nounmasculinearcaico/ɐnimɐˈtɔgɾɐfu/arcaico
a·ni·ma·tó·gra·fo
Definition
Primitive motion picture projection apparatus, precursor of modern cinema.
The first films were shown on an animatograph in the capital.
The museum has a Lumière animatograph on display.
Etymology
Do francês 'animatographe', marca registrada dos irmãos Lumière, de 'anima(tion)' + '-graphe'.