noun
tintinnabulum
Tintinnabulum (noun) means a small tinkling bell, especially one once used to call monks to their duties.
noun
1
A small tinkling bell, especially one once used to call monks to their duties.
2
A group of bells or metal plates played as a musical instrument or used as a toy.
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Etymology
From Latin tintinnābulum, meaning “a small monastic bell”.
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What is the meaning of tintinnabulum?
"tintinnabulum" (noun) means a small tinkling bell, especially one once used to call monks to their duties.
What are the different meanings of tintinnabulum?
"tintinnabulum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small tinkling bell, especially one once used to call monks to their duties; 2. A group of bells or metal plates played as a musical instrument or used as a toy.