a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration
A horn used by hunters.
a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes as a decorative trim
A plant in the family Lamiaceae grown as a ground cover, Ajuga reptans, and other plants in the genus Ajuga.
In plain English: A bugle is a low-growing plant with spiky leaves often used to cover bare ground.
"We planted bugle along the edge of the walkway to help prevent erosion."
Usage: This noun refers to a low-growing plant often used as groundcover, known for its small, vibrant blue or purple flowers. It's also the name of a brass instrument, but when discussing flora, it specifically denotes the Ajuga genus.
play on a bugle
To announce, sing, or cry in the manner of a musical bugle.
In plain English: To bugle means to make a loud, clear sound like a bugle horn.
"The lifeguard used his bugle to signal swimmers to get out of the water during the storm."
Usage: Use "bugle" to describe making a loud, clear call resembling the sound of a bugle horn; it implies a distinct, often urgent announcement. The lifeguard bugled for help when he saw the swimmer struggling.
jet-black
In plain English: Bugle (adj: jet-black) Plain English Definition: Bugle means extremely dark black, like the color of coal.
"The bugle flowers added a dramatic touch to the garden bed."
Usage: Bugle (n.) refers to a brass instrument with a conical bore, used to play bright, clear calls-often associated with military signals. Don't confuse it with "bogul," which is an obsolete term for a small horn.
A village in Treverbyn parish, Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX0158).