cromorne
cromorne.
1. On Fr. org. a delicate type of cl. stop.
2. Fr. name for the crumhorn (not encountered until 17th cent.).
1. On Fr. org. a delicate type of cl. stop.
2. Fr. name for the crumhorn (not encountered until 17th cent.).
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