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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A musical instrument, invented at Dresden in 1812, consisting of twenty-four trumpets and two drums, which were played by machinery.
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sionnach commented on the word bellonion
mechanical instrument combining trumpets and drums.
February 9, 2008
jmjarmstrong commented on the word bellonion
JM deplores the demise of bellonions as domestic entertainment devices - makes his eyes water to think of it.
January 19, 2010