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hautboy

Hautboy (noun) means an oboe or similar treble double reed instrument.

noun
1
An oboe or similar treble double reed instrument.
2
A reed stop on an organ giving a similar sound.
3
A tall-growing strawberry, Fragaria elatior, having a musky flavor.
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Etymology

From Middle French hautbois. Doublet of oboe and hautbois.

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What is the meaning of hautboy?

"hautboy" (noun) means an oboe or similar treble double reed instrument.

What are the different meanings of hautboy?

"hautboy" has 3 main meanings: 1. An oboe or similar treble double reed instrument; 2. A reed stop on an organ giving a similar sound; 3. A tall-growing strawberry, Fragaria elatior, having a musky flavor.

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