clarion

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See also Clarion
a sculptor's interpretation of the clarion

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Etymology [edit]

Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin clario (trumpet), from Latin clarus (clear)

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clarion (plural clarions)

  1. (music) A medieval brass instrument, related to the trumpet, or its sound.
    The clarion's call to action has been heard.

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  • (musical instrument): claro

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Adjective [edit]

clarion (comparative more clarion, superlative most clarion)

  1. Loud and clear.
    A clarion call to action has been heard.

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