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posthorn

The correct spelling is posthorn.

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noun

Say it like: Pos-tho-rn

The correct spelling is posthorn. A type of brass horn used to signal the arrival or departure of a postrider or mailcoach.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A type of brass horn used to signal the arrival or departure of a postrider or mailcoach.
  2. 2.A valveless musical instrument based on such a horn, used in orchestral music.

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