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clarion in German

clarion in German is Clairon, Fanfare — clarion means a medieval brass instrument with a narrow tube and a high, piercing sound, once used to signal in battle.

clarion in German

Clairon
noun
(brass instrument, historical, or, poetic) A medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal; related to the trumpet, it had a narrow, straight pipe and a high-pitched, piercing sound.
Fanfare
noun
(brass instrument, historical, or, poetic) A medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal; related to the trumpet, it had a narrow, straight pipe and a high-pitched, piercing sound.

What does "clarion" mean?

  1. noun A medieval brass instrument with a narrow tube and a high, piercing sound, once used to signal in battle.
    "The clarion sounded as the knights charged."
  2. adj Loud, clear, and impossible to ignore — especially describing a message or call to action.
    "Her speech was a clarion call for reform."
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clarion in a sentence

  • The clarion sounded as the knights charged.
  • Her speech was a clarion call for reform.

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What is "clarion" in German?

"clarion" in German is Clairon, Fanfare. clarion means: A medieval brass instrument with a narrow tube and a high, piercing sound, once used to signal in battle.

How do you use "clarion" in a sentence?

Example: "The clarion sounded as the knights charged." In German, "clarion" is Clairon, Fanfare.

Are there other ways to say "clarion" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clarion": Clairon, Fanfare.

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