hand horn
noun
a forerunner of the modern French horn, developed in Germany during the mid-17th century.
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Words nearby hand horn
handgun, handheld, handheld computer, handhold, handholding, hand horn, handicap, handicapped, handicapper, handicap register, handicraft
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