alpenhorn

noun
al·​pen·​horn | \ ˈal-pən-ˌhȯrn How to pronounce alpenhorn (audio) \
variants: or alphorn \ ˈalp-​ˌhȯrn How to pronounce alphorn (audio) \

Definition of alpenhorn

: a straight wooden horn 5 to 14 feet (about 1.5 to 4.3 meters) in length used chiefly by Swiss herdsmen

Illustration of alpenhorn

Illustration of alpenhorn

First Known Use of alpenhorn

1811, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alpenhorn

German, from Alpen + Horn horn

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