clochette

Definitions of clochette
  1. noun
    the sound of a bell being struck
    synonyms: sonnette
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    type of:
    son
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  2. noun
    a bell that is held in the hand
    synonyms: sonnette
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    type of:
    carillon
    a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
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