WESTMINSTER CHIMES


Meaning of WESTMINSTER CHIMES in English

ˈwes(t)ˌminztə(r)-, -n(t)stə(r)-, substand (ˈ) ̷ ̷|minə̇stə(r)- noun

Usage: usually capitalized W

Etymology: from Westminster, section of London in which the House of Parliament is located

: clock chimes on four bells or gongs fashioned after the tune of the chimes on the House of Parliament clock in London

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