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looderhorn

nounsea

bullock's horn used as signal

A bullock’s horn blown as a signal-trumpet to warn vessels in fog; by extension, a very loud, booming voice.

Example in use

The looderhorn blaws an' a' the boats cam in.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LOO-der-horn/

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