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单词 otacousticon
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Definition of otacousticon in English:

otacousticon

noun ˌəʊtəˈkuːstɪkɒn
rare, historical
  • An instrument to assist hearing, such as an ear trumpet.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tomkis (b. c1580), playwright. From ancient Greek ὠτ-, οὖς ear + ἀκουστικόν, neuter of ἀκουστικός acoustic. Compare ancient Greek ὠτακουστής.

 
 

Definition of otacousticon in US English:

otacousticon

nounˌəʊtəˈkuːstɪkɒn
rare, historical
  • An instrument to assist hearing, such as an ear trumpet.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Tomkis (b. c1580), playwright. From ancient Greek ὠτ-, οὖς ear + ἀκουστικόν, neuter of ἀκουστικός acoustic. Compare ancient Greek ὠτακουστής.

 
 
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