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carillon.

A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/US/kəˈrɪljən/UK
  1. A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.

  2. A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French carillon.

verb/ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/US/kəˈrɪljən/UK
  1. To play a carillon.

  2. To ring out like a carillon.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French carillon.

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