Klaxon™
noun/ˈklæksn/
/ˈklæksn/
(British English)- a horn, originally on a vehicle, that makes a loud sound as a warning
- The klaxon sounded and the crew prepared to dive.
Word Originearly 20th cent.: from the name of the manufacturing company.Want to learn more?
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