pibroch

noun

pi·​broch ˈpē-ˌbräk How to pronounce pibroch (audio)
-ˌbräḵ
: a set of martial or mournful variations for the Scottish Highland bagpipe

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic pìobaireachd pipe music

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pibroch was in 1719

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Cite this Entry

“Pibroch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pibroch. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pibroch

noun
pi·​broch ˈpē-ˌbräk How to pronounce pibroch (audio)
-ˌbräḵ
: a set of variations for the Scottish bagpipe
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