saksofon in Norwegian Nynorsk

Forms: saksofonen [definite, singular], saksofonar [indefinite, plural], saksofonane [definite, plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From the name of the inventor Adolphe Sax, + -fon. Etymology templates: {{suffix|nn||fon}} + -fon Head templates: {{nn-noun-m1}} saksofon m (definite singular saksofonen, indefinite plural saksofonar, definite plural saksofonane)

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"saksofon" meaning in Norwegian Nynorsk

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