bullroarer

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение bullroarer в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

An ancient ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, dating back to the Paleolithic period

A contrivance consisting of a slat of wood tied to the end of a thong or string, with which the slat is whirled so as to cause an intermittent roaring noise

It is used as a toy, and among some races in certain religious rites

Расстановка переносов

bull·roar·er

Этимология

() bull +‎ roarer