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fog⋅horn

[fog-hawrn, fawg-]
–noun
1. a deep, loud horn for sounding warning signals in foggy weather, as to ships.
2. a deep, loud voice.

Origin:
1855–60; fog 1 + horn
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fog·horn   (fôg'hôrn', fŏg'-)   
n.  
  1. Nautical A horn for sounding warning signals in fog or darkness, used especially on ships, buoys, and coastal installations.

  2. A booming, insistent voice.

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