alpenhorns
|al-pen-horns|
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/ˈælpənˌhɔrnz/
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/ˈælpənˌhɔːnz/
(alpenhorn)
Swiss mountain horn
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alpenhorn' originates from German, specifically the word 'Alphorn', where 'Alp' referred to the Alps and 'Horn' meant 'horn'.
Historical Evolution
'Alphorn' transformed into the English word 'alpenhorn', maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a horn used in the Alps', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, wooden, wind instrument traditionally used by Swiss herdsmen in the Alps.
The alpenhorns echoed through the mountains.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/02 22:21