alpenhorn

al·pen·horn

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-puh n-hawrn]
- /ˈæl pənˌhɔrn/
- /ˈalpənhˌɔːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-puh n-hawrn]
- /ˈæl pənˌhɔrn/

Definitions of alpenhorn word

noun alpenhorn a long, powerful horn of wood or bark, with a cupped mouthpiece and a curved bell at opposite ends, used by Swiss herders and mountaineers. 1
noun alpenhorn A valveless wooden horn up to 12 feet (4 m) long, used for signaling in the Alps. 1
noun alpenhorn Alternative spelling of alphorn. 0

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Origin of alpenhorn

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < German, equivalent to Alpen Alps + Horn horn

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Parts of speech for Alpenhorn

noun

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alpenhorn popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alpenhorn usage trend in Literature

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