alphorn

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈalp.hɔːn/

Noun

alphorn noun

A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps, originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes.

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Synonyms

Alpine horn eller almander alpine saxifrage almondwood alcornoco alpine alaternus alder almond black alder elkhorn camelthorn common alder alatern udalf alpist

Associated

horn instrument swiss wood natural

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