interphone

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English

Etymology

From inter- +‎ phone.

Noun

interphone (plural interphones)

  1. Synonym of intercom
    • 2003, Alessandra Piontelli, From Fetus to Child: An Observational and Psychoanalytic Study:
      I arrive on time and ring the interphone. Mrs C opens the door with the buzzer and I cross the courtyard and take the lift. When I reach her floor she is waiting for me in front of the door.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From English interphone.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.fɔn/
  • Audio (Belgium):(file)

Noun

interphone m (plural interphones)

  1. entryphone
  2. intercom

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