BOMBARDON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family

Categories: Bass, Shawm

Synonyms

Bombard, Bombardon, Helicon

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "bombardon" comes from Italian bombardone, which was borrowed from French bombardon.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.