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tintinnabular

[ tin-ti-nab-yuh-ler ]
/ ˌtɪn tɪˈnæb yə lər /
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adjective
of or relating to bells or bell ringing.
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Also tin·tin·nab·u·lar·y [tin-ti-nab-yuh-ler-ee], /ˌtɪn tɪˈnæb yəˌlɛr i/, tin·tin·nab·u·lous.

Origin of tintinnabular

1760–70; <Latin tintinnābul(um) bell (tintinnā(re) to ring + -bulum instrumental suffix) + -ar1

Words nearby tintinnabular

tinstone, tint, tintack, Tintagel Head, tinter, tintinnabular, tintinnabulation, tintinnabulum, tintless, tintometer, tintookie
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How to use tintinnabular in a sentence

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

    Gatherings From Spain|Richard Ford
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