ophicleide
nounUK /ˈɒfɪklaɪd/ · US /ˈɔfɪklaɪd/
Etymology From ophi- (variant of ophio-) + Ancient Greek κλείς (kleís).
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A keyed brass baritone bugle, now replaced by the tuba in orchestral music
- Derived terms
- ophicleidist
- Related terms
- serpentcleide