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bugle

|bu/gle|

B2

/ˈbjuːɡəl/

brass instrument

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bugle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bugle,' which referred to a wild ox, from Latin 'buculus,' meaning 'young bull.'

Historical Evolution

'bugle' changed from the Middle English word 'bugle' (wild ox) and eventually became the modern English word 'bugle' (musical instrument).

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wild ox,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a brass instrument.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a brass instrument without valves, used chiefly for military signals.

The soldier played the bugle at the ceremony.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to sound a bugle.

He bugled the retreat signal.

Synonyms

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