English Explanatory Dictionary

abat-voix

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.

Pronunciation

/ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/ en-us-abatvoix.ogg /ɑˌbɑvˈwɑz/

Word forms

abat-voix abatvoix

Etymology

Borrowed from French abat-voix, from French abattre (“to beat down”) + voix (“voice”).

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