foghorn
(noun) a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
foghorn, fogsignal
(noun) a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
Source: WordNet® 3.1
foghorn (plural foghorns)
A very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.
Source: Wiktionary
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
