English Explanatory Dictionary

cowbell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
  2. A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.
  3. Misconstruction of bell cow.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cowbell.wav

Word forms

cowbell cowbells cow bell

Etymology

From cow + bell.

Derived words

cowbellist
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