larum

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, alarming sound, often made by a bell or other instrument.

  - "The larum of the fire alarm woke everyone in the building."
  - "The ship's bell rang out a clear larum as it approached the harbor."

• Noun

  A warning or alert.

  - "The larum of the impending storm was taken seriously by all."
  - "The larum of the police was ignored by the crowd."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with larum
alarm , calm , harm

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Variants

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larum , larums

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Etymology

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From Latin 'laruma' or 'larum', meaning 'alarm' or 'warning'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'larum' is also used in heraldry to refer to a charge resembling a bell.

2. In medieval Europe, the sounding of the larum was used to announce the start and end of the day.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alarm: A signal warning of danger or an unexpected event.

2. Bell: An instrument designed to make a loud ringing or buzzing sound when struck or activated.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, lararia were shrines dedicated to the Lares, the household gods. A larum could also refer to a warning or announcement made at a lararium.

How to Memorize "larum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud bell ringing in your head when you think of the word 'larum'.
   - Visualize a warning sign or symbol associated with the word 'larum'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'larum' with the sound of a fire alarm or a police siren.
   - Remember that 'larum' means a warning or an alarm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Loud Alarm Rings Under My Nose' to help remember the word 'larum'.
   - Use the acronym LARM to remember the meaning of 'larum': 'Loud Alarm Ringing Meaning Warning'.

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