English Explanatory Dictionary

buccina

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A curved brass instrument used by the Ancient Roman army.

Pronunciation

/ˈbu(ː)kɪnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-buccina.wav

Word forms

buccina buccinas buccine

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin būcina, buccina. Doublet of buisine and posaune.

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