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alpenhorn

Syllabification: (al·pen·horn)
Pronunciation: /ˈalpənˌhôrn/

(also alphorn /ˈalpˌhôrn/)
Definition of alpenhorn

noun

  • a valveless wooden horn up to 12 feet (4 m) long, used for signaling in the Alps.

Origin:

late 19th century: from German, literally 'Alp horn'

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