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Vinony

radiogram

noun

  1. radio receiver / gramophone combination furniture
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.ə(ʊ).ɡɹæm/ / /ˈɹeɪ.di.əˌɡɹæm/ / /-oʊ-/

noun

Etymology: Either: * a blend of radio + gram(ophone); or * a clipping of radiogram(ophone).

  1. Synonym of radiogramophone (“a gramophone record player that incorporates a radio receiver”).

    “She comes in with a worried, puzzled expression. Then her spirits suddenly revive; she switches on the radiogram and dances gaily for her own amusement.”

    “Inter-train radio communication facilities between the Royal and pilot trains are provided, as well as train to land station contact, and the lounges throughout the train have radiograms. The King's study will have a radio receiving set of wide range.”