saxofoon

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • saxophoon (obsolete)

Etymology

The inventor's family name Sax +‎ -o- +‎ -foon.

Pronunciation

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Noun

saxofoon m (plural saxofoons or saxofonen, diminutive saxofoontje n)

  1. (music) a saxophone, metallic wind instrument with keys

Synonyms

  • (shortening) sax
  • saxhoorn m

Derived terms