krummhorn

noun

krumm·horn | \ ˈkrəm-ˌhȯrn

\

variants: or less commonly crumhorn or krumhorn

Definition of krummhorn

: a Renaissance double-reed woodwind instrument consisting of a curved boxwood tube and having a pierced cap covering the reed

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about krummhorn

Dictionary Entries near krummhorn

Statistics for krummhorn

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for krummhorn

The first known use of krummhorn was circa 1696

See more words from the same year

Comments on krummhorn

What made you want to look up krummhorn? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

nomothetic

involving abstract or general statements

Test Your Vocabulary

Liar, Liar Quiz

Someone who pretends to be sick in order to avoid work is a:

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games