BUCCINA

Etymology

Noun

buccina (plural buccinas)

(historical, musical instruments) A curved brass instrument used by the Ancient Roman army.

Coordinate term: buisine

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

9 April 2025

COMMISERATIVE

(adjective) feeling or expressing sympathy; “made commiserative clicking sounds with his tongue”- Kenneth Roberts


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