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The definition of a clarion is a trumpet with a clear high pitched tone.

(noun)

The instrument used by medieval armies for instruction in battle is an example of a clarion.

Clarion is defined as something loud and clear.

(adjective)

The sound made by a fire truck's siren is an example of clarion.

See clarion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a trumpet of the Middle Ages producing clear, sharp, shrill tones
Old Poet. the sound of a clarion, or a sound like this

Origin: ME clarioun < OFr clarion < ML clario, a trumpet < L clarus, clear

adjective

clear, sharp, and ringing: a clarion call

transitive verb

to announce forcefully or loudly

See clarion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Loud and clear: a clarion call to resistance.

noun
Music

A medieval trumpet with a shrill clear tone.
The sound of this instrument or a sound resembling it.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English clarioun, a clarion

Origin: , from Old French clarion

Origin: , from Medieval Latin clāriō, clāriōn-

Origin: , from Latin clārus, clear; see clear

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