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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shawms

/ʃɔːmz/ noun · British & US
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What does shawms mean?

noun

A shawm is a double-reed woodwind instrument, similar to an oboe, that was popular in medieval Europe. It is often depicted in medieval art and music.

Example

"The medieval musician blew a haunting melody on the shawm, filling the castle courtyard with its mournful sound."

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