The story
From Latin cornus (“horn”) + English paean (“song of praise”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
cornopean
Today it means: A large valved horn or trumpet, similar to the orchestral cornet (cornet-à-piston). Full definition →
Today it means: A large valved horn or trumpet, similar to the orchestral cornet (cornet-à-piston). Full definition →
From Latin cornus (“horn”) + English paean (“song of praise”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.