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abat-voix

/ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/

abat-voix noun: a device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.

Noun

abat-voix (plural abat-voix)

  1. A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.

Forms of abat-voix

pluralabat-voix
alternative formabatvoix

Origin of abat-voix

Borrowed from French abat-voix, from French abattre (“to beat down”) + voix (“voice”).

Questions about abat-voix

What does abat-voix mean?
Abat-voix means a device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.
What part of speech is abat-voix?
Abat-voix is a noun.
How do you pronounce abat-voix?
Abat-voix is pronounced /ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/ (US).
What is the plural of abat-voix?
The plural of abat-voix is abat-voix.

Words near abat-voix in the dictionary

  1. abat-jours
  2. abat-son
  3. abat-sons
  4. abat-vent
  5. abat-vents
  6. abat-voix
  7. abatable
  8. abatacept
  9. abatagati
  10. abatage
  11. abatages

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