Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. A powerful carbon-arc lamp producing an intense light and used especially in making movies.
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- n. An intense carbon arc lamp used in cinematography
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- n. carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
After John H. Kliegl (1869-1959) and his brother Anton Tiberius Kliegl (1872-1927), German-born American lighting experts.
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From "John H. Kliegl" and "Anton T. Kliegl", its inventors
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