First Known Use: 14th century
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1clarion
noun clar·i·on \ˈkler-ē-ən, ˈkla-rē-\
Definition of CLARION
1
: a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
2
: the sound of or as if of a clarion
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Origin of CLARION
Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French clairon, from Medieval Latin clarion-, clario, from Latin clarus
2clarion
adjective
Definition of CLARION
: brilliantly clear <her clarion top notes>; also : loud and clear <a clarion call to action>
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1801
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