gemshorn

noun

gems·​horn

ˈgem(p)s,

ˈgemz +

plural gemshorns

1

: a fipple flute made from the horn of a chamois or cow with the wide end closed except for a small hole through which to blow

2

Gemshorn plural Gemshorns : an organ flue stop with conical pipes producing a light tone midway between flute and string tone

Word History

Etymology

German, from gems, gemse chamois + horn, from Old High German

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