Bugle

Word BUGLE
Character 5
Hyphenation bu gle
Pronunciations /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Bugle"

What do we mean by bugle?

A horn used by hunters.

A simple brass instrument consisting of a horn with no valves, playing only pitches in its harmonic series

A plant in the family Lamiaceae grown as a ground cover, Ajuga reptans, and other plants in the genus Ajuga.

Anything shaped like a bugle, round or conical and having a bell on one end.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Bugle

The word "bugle" in example sentences

I received that bugle from a brave Scot who dwells amongst the eastern mountains; and who gave it to me to assure the earl of Mar that I came from him. ❋ Unknown (1875)

The music of the evening bugle is still a pleasant note in my ears, as well as that of the eight o'clock curfew bell, from the tower of Old St Nicholas. ❋ Unknown (1874)

F. Godefroy [9] gives quotations from early F.ench which show that, as in England, the word bugle was frequently used as an adjective, and as a verb: -- "IIII cors buglieres fist soner de randon" (_Quatre fils Aymon_, ed.P. Tarbé, p. 32), and "I grant cor buglerenc fit en sa tor soner" (_Aiol_, ❋ Various (N/A)

These parties conceal themselves at their respective stations, remain silent, and wait for the signal from the bugle, which is to be given at the hour of daybreak. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

Without possessing the volume of classical bass voices, the tone of it was pleasing from a slightly muffled quality like that of an English bugle, which is firm and sweet, strong but velvety. ❋ Honor�� De Balzac (1824)

The bugle is a warning sounds from 13th century to warn of an ivasion ... as the war was approaching an arrow struck the trumpeters throught and the song ends apprutly mid note. ❋ Unknown (2010)

During the middle ages, the word "bugle" was applied to the ox and also to its horns, whether used as musical instruments or for drinking. ❋ Various (N/A)

English name "bugle" is also given to a common labiate plant, the _Ajuga reptans_, not to be confused with the "Bugloss" or _Anchusa officinalis_. ❋ Various (N/A)

The adults collect nectar from flowers such as bugle and can be seen by the dozen if you are in the right place at this time of year. ❋ People's Republic Of South Devon (2010)

"Appears that the Maoists are moving ahead with the intention not to make a new constitution," he said, "That is why I have come to 'bugle' for the constitution making." ❋ Unknown (2008)

My dad also had four flutes and a bugle, on which he used to play The Last Post at antisocial hours. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Christine had decided she needed a fresh look for Chapel Hill, and she bought long, diaphanous skirts and silk camisoles crusted with bugle beads and tiny mirrors. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The whole thing, then, was a cynical exercise, distorting Stein's casual lament into a bugle riff about how the state is out to take our religion away. ❋ Todd Brewster (2011)

As it says in Scripture, "For if the bugle produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?" ❋ Bob Dinneen (2010)

Back to the Rockies, once you hear or see a 6 x 6 bugle, you are ruined for life. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A Russian-American venture, the exhibit includes busts, maps, letters, lithographs, a Smith & Wesson revolver, a bugle, some swords, the pens that each leader used to sign his respective proclamation and the tunic Alexander was wearing when he was blown up by a bomb in 1881. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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