hautboy
2 synonyms for hautboy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An oboe, or a similar treble instrument with a double reed.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle French hautbois. A doublet of oboe and hautbois.
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