Camera

English-Latin

camera, n.

1. An apparatus in which the image of an external object or objects is, by means of lenses, thrown upon a sensitized plate or surface placed at the back of an extensible darkened box or chamber variously modifled.
   • machina photographica (-ae -ae, fem.)
   • photomachina (-ae, fem.)

Latin-English

cămĕr- or cămăr|a, -ae. (ˈka.me.ra) fem.

1. An arched roof or vault.
2. Anything with an arched roof or cover.

[Greek καμάρα camara.]