aerophone

[ air-uh-fohn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1875–80; aero- + -phone

A further step in this line brought Edison to the "aerophone," around which the Figaro weaved its fanciful description.

Well, a new kind of aerophone designed to work uninfluenced by its twin.

Again and again Morris spoke eagerly, entreatingly, but the aerophone was dumb.

With a bound he was by the aerophone and had given the answering signal.

I think, I really think I have nearly perfected my aerophone.

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