French

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buccin

Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French (cf. the form buxine), borrowed from Latin buccinum, variant of bucinum. Cf. buse and buisine, inherited from a related root.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /byk.sɛ̃/
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Noun

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buccin m (plural buccins)

  1. whelk (any one of numerous species belonging to family Buccinidae, edible clams, such as whelks and their relatives)
    Synonym: bulot
  2. (music, historical) buccina (curved brass instrument)
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