Definitions for ambrotype

ambrotype am·bro·type

Spelling: [am-bruh-tahyp]
IPA: /ˈæm brəˌtaɪp/

Ambrotype is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 568 anagrams from letters in ambrotype (abemoprty).

Definitions for ambrotype

noun

  1. an early type of photograph, made by placing a glass negative against a dark background.

Origin of ambrotype

1850-55, Americanism; Greek ámbro(tos) immortal (see ambrosia) + -type

Examples for ambrotype

Is it more wicked to have a marble portrait than an ambrotype?

Suddenly Ellen Tiffton's story of the ambrotype flashed into 'Lina's mind.

They were discussing an ambrotype of herself, taken when she was thirteen, when a servant announced guests in the parlor.

A modification of the ambrotype, however, still survives in what is known as the “tin-type” or “ferro-type.”

She had an ambrotype taken when she was young, with kinder full sleeves an' her hair brought down over her ears.

Si thrust his hand unceremoniously into Bushrod's pocket and found the ambrotype of Annabel.

It was an ambrotype, set into a case lined with purple velvet.

Well, you just should have seen that poor fellow's face when they opened that ambrotype and held it before his eyes!

He was unfortunately drowned a few months later; and for some cause the ambrotype was not returned.

I went to the "little" war; and of her I carried, as I marched, an ambrotype in a closed case, which I had obtained deviously.

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