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English word origin

Etymology of kodak

Genericized trademark of Kodak.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To photograph. · To describe or characterise briefly and vividly.

noun

A camera: a device for taking still photographs. · A still photograph.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Genericized trademark of Kodak.

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