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bourdon Definition

bour·don (bo̵or′dən)

noun

the drone of a bagpipe

Etymology: Fr < ML burdo, drone (bee), wind instrument: see burden

bourdon Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bell: Extraneous noise has not been excluded, and the ringing at Buckfast Abbey, with the bourdon bell being raised, is very atmospheric.