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/
Korean meaning: 중세 시대에 사용된 날카롭고 좁은 관의 전쟁 나팔
Korean pronunciation: **클**래리언
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
A medieval herald sounds his clarion to rally the troops
Marion's clarion sounds over the carrion!
🎤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.
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📝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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