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Blowgun   Listen
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Blowgun  n.  A tube, as of cane or reed, sometimes twelve feet long, through which an arrow (sometimes poisoned) or other projectile may be impelled by the force of the breath. It is a weapon much used by certain Indians of America and the West Indies; called also blowpipe, and blowtube. See Sumpitan.






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"Blowgun" Quotes from Famous Books



... A'y[n]in[)i]'s manuscript, is recited by the bird-hunter in the morning while standing over the fire at his hunting camp before starting out for the day's hunt. A'y[n]in[)i] stated that seven blowgun arrows are first prepared, including a small one only a "hand-length" (awhil) long. On rising in the morning the hunter, standing over the fire, addresses it as the "Ancient White." rubbing his hands together while repeating the prayer. He then ...
— Seventh Annual Report • Various



Words linked to "Blowgun" :   blowtube, blowpipe, blow tube



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