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Minitel.

A French videotex service utilising the telephone network, popular before and alongside the World Wide Web.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈmɪniˌtɛl/
  1. A French videotex service utilising the telephone network, popular before and alongside the World Wide Web.

    historical
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From French Minitel.

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