English Explanatory Dictionary

gemshorn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument of the ocarina family, historically made from the horn of a chamois, goat, or other animal.
  2. An organ stop with conical tin pipes.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛmzˌhɔɹn/

Word forms

gemshorn gemshorns

Etymology

From German Gemshorn, literally "chamois horn".

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