English Explanatory Dictionary

hautboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An oboe or similar treble double reed instrument.
  2. A reed stop on an organ giving a similar sound.
  3. A tall-growing strawberry, Fragaria elatior, having a musky flavor.

Pronunciation

/ˈhəʊˌbɔɪ/ /ˈhoʊˌbɔɪ/

Word forms

hautboy hautboys haut-boy

Etymology

From Middle French hautbois. Doublet of oboe and hautbois.

Derived words

hautboyist
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