Vocal Memnon

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noun

one of the two seated figures of the Colossus of Memnon: so called because it once emitted sounds when struck by the rays of the rising sun.

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Words nearby Vocal Memnon

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How to use Vocal Memnon in a sentence

I ended up developing a blister on one of my vocal cords, so that kinda sucked.
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