fish-horn

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noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A horn that produces a loud and penetrating sound, used by a fishmonger to announce that the catch is in.

Etymology

Compound from English fish (get hold of an object) + English horn (sexual arousement, erection, noun).

Origin

English

horn

Gloss

sexual arousement, erection, noun

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