sonnette

Definitions of sonnette
  1. noun
    the sound of a bell being struck
    synonyms: clochette
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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: clochette
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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
  3. noun
    a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
    synonyms: cloche
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    type of:
    bouton, bouton-poussoir
    an electrical switch operated by pressing
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