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Where does the English word bugle trace back to?

A small cow's horn.

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  1. A small cow's horn ✔
  2. A wooden flute
  3. A metal bell

Why: The word traces back to French terms for a signaling horn made from a small cow's horn.

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Answer: A small cow's horn. The word traces back to French terms for a signaling horn made from a small cow's horn.

  1. Bugle en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugle
    indicating a signaling horn made from a small cow's horn
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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