Tintinnabulum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɪntɪˈnæbjʊləm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tintinnabulum is a noun meaning A small clinking bell, particularly (historical) a small bell used to call monks to certain tasks.
Meaning
A small clinking bell, particularly (historical) a small bell used to call monks to certain tasks.
More Meanings
- A set of bells or metal plates used as a musical instrument or as a toy.
Example Sentences
...it is worth while to enumerate the different kinds of bells named by Hieronymus Magius in his work De Tintinnabulis:—1. Tintinnabulum, a little bell, otherwise called tinniolum, for refectory or dormitory, according to Belethus, but Durandus names squilla for the refectory.
Word Forms
- tintinnabula
Synonyms for tintinnabulum
Depending on context, synonyms include tinniolum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tinniolum, crepitaculum, chime, telephone-bell, petasius, handbell.
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