blowhorn

English

noun
Definitions
  • A device, often funnel-shaped and sometimes hand-held, which is used to emit loud sounds or amplified human speech.

Etymology

Compound from English blow (bloom, blue, alteration of below, flower, fellate, blossom) + English horn (sexual arousement, erection, noun).

Origin

English

horn

Gloss

sexual arousement, erection, noun

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