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hornpipe


horn·pipe

noun \ˈhrn-ˌpīp\

Definition of HORNPIPE

1
: a single-reed wind instrument consisting of a wooden or bone pipe with finger holes, a bell, and mouthpiece usually of horn
2
: a lively folk dance of the British Isles originally accompanied by hornpipe playing

First Known Use of HORNPIPE

15th century

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