saxophones

[sak-suh-fohn]

sax·o·phone

[sak-suh-fohn]
noun
a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys or valves and a mouthpiece with one reed.

Origin:
1850–55; Sax (see saxhorn) + -o- + -phone

sax·o·phon·ic [sak-suh-fon-ik] , adjective
sax·o·phon·ist, noun
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Saxophones is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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