† ˈclangous,a.Obs.rare. [? ad. F. *clangueux ‘shrill, skriking, skreaking, loudly squeaking’ (Cotgr.); on L. type *clangōs-us: see clangose.] Clangorous, clanging. 1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vii. xiv. 368 Cranes and birds of long necks have..harsh and clangous throats.