bu·gle | \ ˈbyü-gəl 
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\Definition of bugle
(Entry 1 of 4)
: any of a genus (Ajuga) of plants of the mint family especially : a European annual (A. reptans) that has spikes of blue flowers and is naturalized in the U.S.
bugle
noun (2)Definition of bugle (Entry 2 of 4)
: a valveless brass instrument that resembles a trumpet and is used especially for military calls
bugle
verbbugled; bugling\ ˈbyü-g(ə-)liŋ \
\Definition of bugle (Entry 3 of 4)
bugle
noun (3)Definition of bugle (Entry 4 of 4)
: a small cylindrical bead of glass or plastic used for trimming especially on women's clothing
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bugle
nounbu·gle | \ ˈbyü-gəl \
\Kids Definition of bugle
: an instrument like a simple trumpet used chiefly for giving military signals
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The first known use of bugle was in the 13th century
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