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clang

n.
US //ˈkɫæŋ// UK //klˈæŋ// clang Humorous
Synonyms
Origin

1570, of imitative origin. Compare also Saterland Frisian Kloang, West Frisian klank, Dutch klank, German Klang (from klingen), Danish and Swedish klang, Latin clangere (“to resound”) (which probably influenced it).

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