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clangor

Syllabification: (clang·or)
Pronunciation: /ˈklaNGər/
(British clangour)
Definition of clangor

noun

[in singular]
  • a continuous loud banging or ringing sound:he went deaf because of the clangor of the steam hammers

Derivatives

clangorous

Pronunciation: /ˈklaNGərəs/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin clangor, from clangere 'resound'

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