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cowbell

noun

  1. musical instrument
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/

noun

Etymology: From cow + bell.

  1. A bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
  2. A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

    This song would sound better with the addition of a cowbell.

    It's good, but it really needs more cowbell.

  3. Misconstruction of bell cow.

    The Eagles don't have a cow-bell running back, like Gurley, but they have enough by-committee.

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