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TUBA
Etymology 1
Noun
tuba (plural tubas)
A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys.
A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.
A large reed stop in organs.
Synonyms
• grunt-horn
Etymology 2
Noun
tuba (uncountable)
A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.
Etymology 3
Noun
tuba (plural tubas)
A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.
Etymology 4
Noun
tuba (plural tubas or tubae)
(anatomy) A tube or tubular organ.
Anagrams
• Batu, Taub, abut, batu, buat, buta, tabu
Noun
Tuba (plural Tuba)
(music) Abbreviation of bass tuba.
Anagrams
• Batu, Taub, abut, batu, buat, buta, tabu
Source: Wiktionary
Tu"ba, n. Etym: [L., trumpet.] (Mus.) (a) An ancient trumpet. (b) A sax-tuba. See Sax-tuba.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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