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Hornblower

/ˈhɔːrnˌbloʊər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A person who plays a horn or trumpet, especially in a ceremonial or military context.

    "The hornblower signaled the start of the parade with a resounding blast."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe someone who is a leader or initiator in a particular field.

    "As a hornblower in the tech industry, she introduced innovative ideas that transformed the market."

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The term 'Hornblower' originates from the combination of 'horn', derived from Old English 'horn', and 'blower', from the verb 'blow', which has roots in Old English 'blāwan'. Historically, it referred to someone who blows a horn, often in a ceremonial context, evolving to denote a person who is a leader or initiator in various contexts.

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