clarion — a shrill, narrow-tubed war trumpet used in medieval times
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a shrill, narrow-tubed war trumpet used in medieval times
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklæriən/
Example Sentences
- My alarm clock is like a clarion - it definitely gets me up, but not in a pleasant way!
- The environmental activist issued a clarion call for immediate action on climate change
- Her clarion voice cut through the noisy crowd like a hot knife through butter
clarion
NOUN[/ˈklæriən/]
a shrill, narrow-tubed war trumpet used in medieval times
The general's clarion call rallied every soldier on the misty battlefield.
Marion's clarion sounds over the carrion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'clarion', derived from Medieval Latin 'clario' meaning a shrill trumpet, likely related to Latin 'clarus' meaning clear or bright, referring to the bright, piercing sound of the instrument.
Breakdown
Latin 'clarus' (clear, bright) + -ion (noun suffix indicating an instrument or thing) = clarion (a shrill trumpet)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My alarm clock is like a clarion - it definitely gets me up, but not in a pleasant way!”
“The environmental activist issued a clarion call for immediate action on climate change”
“Her clarion voice cut through the noisy crowd like a hot knife through butter”
“When the teacher said 'pop quiz', it was like a clarion announcing the start of academic warfare”
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