Clarion

/ˈklæriən/ noun

Definition

a shrill, narrow-tubed war trumpet; a clear, loud call or sound

Etymology

from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright'

Kelly Says

Medieval knights heard clarion calls before battle - the word literally means 'clear sounding' and was designed to cut through the chaos of war!

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