annunciator

annunciator
annunciatory /euh nun"see euh tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/, adj.
/euh nun"see ay'teuhr/, n.
1. an announcer.
2. a signaling apparatus, generally used in conjunction with a buzzer, that displays a visual indication when energized by electric current.
[1745-55; annuntiator; see ANNUNCIATE, -TOR]

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