war-horn

See also: warhorn and war horn

English

Alternative forms

• warhorn, war horn

Etymology

war +‎ horn

Noun

war-horn (plural war-horns)

1. (chiefly historical) A blowing horn blown (especially by Vikings and other Germanic peoples) to warn others of an impending battle, and call them to it, or to signal its commencement.

Hyponyms

• Gjallarhorn