tympanum
17 points
English
8 letters
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Definitions
noun
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈɪmpʌnʌm/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tympanums
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tu
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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