SHAWM


Meaning of SHAWM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sho ̇ m

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English (Sc) schalme, alteration of Middle English shalemie, from Middle French chalemie, ultimately from Latin calamus reed ― more at CALAMUS

Date: 15th century

: an early double-reed woodwind instrument

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