tintinnabular

[ tin-ti-nab-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to bells or bell ringing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tintinnabular¹

1760–70; < Latin tintinnābul ( um ) bell ( tintinnā ( re ) to ring + -bulum instrumental suffix) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The bearer of all this tintinnabular clatter is chosen from its superior docility and knack in picking out a way.

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