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tele

noun \ˈte-lē\

Definition of TELE

British
:  television
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First Known Use of TELE

1936

Rhymes with TELE

belly, Delhi, deli, felly, jelly, Pelly, shelly, smelly, telly, wellie

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tele
  2. tele-
  3. tel-
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