tympanum
noun /'tɪmpənəm/
- Definition
- a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'tympanum'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
6
Length
8