Clamour

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈklæm.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈklæm.Éš/
• Rhymes: -æmÉ™(r)

Alternative forms

• clamor US spelling

Origin

From Latin clāmor ("a shout, cry"), from clāmō ("cry out, complain")

Full definition of clamour

Noun

1. Alternative spelling of clamor
2. (transitive, obsolete) To salute loudly.
• MiltonThe people with a shout
  Rifted the air, clamouring their god with praise.
3. (transitive, obsolete) To stun with noise.
4. (transitive, obsolete) To repeat the strokes quickly on (bells) so as to produce a loud clang.

Verb

1. Alternative spelling of clamor

Derived terms

• clamourous
• clamourously