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CLOCHETTE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sicklebush
1, record 1, English, sicklebush
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sickle bush 1, record 1, English, sickle%20bush
correct
- aroma 2, record 1, English, aroma
correct
- Chinese lantern 1, record 1, English, Chinese%20lantern
correct, see observation
- Chinese lantern tree 3, record 1, English, Chinese%20lantern%20tree
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Fabaceae. 4, record 1, English, - sicklebush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chinese lantern: common name also used to refer to the species Alkekengi officinarum and Hibiscus schizopetalus. 4, record 1, English, - sicklebush
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Chinese lanterntree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mimosa clochette
1, record 1, French, mimosa%20clochette
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acacia de Saint-Domingue 2, record 1, French, acacia%20de%20Saint%2DDomingue
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Fabaceae. 3, record 1, French, - mimosa%20clochette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- service bell
1, record 2, English, service%20bell
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service bell: an item in the "Sound Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - service%20bell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clochette de service
1, record 2, French, clochette%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clochette de service : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication sonore» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - clochette%20de%20service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sleigh bell
1, record 3, English, sleigh%20bell
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sleigh bell: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - sleigh%20bell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clochette de traîneau
1, record 3, French, clochette%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clochette de traîneau : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 3, French, - clochette%20de%20tra%C3%AEneau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- altar bell
1, record 4, English, altar%20bell
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altar bell: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 4, English, - altar%20bell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clochette liturgique
1, record 4, French, clochette%20liturgique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clochette liturgique : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 4, French, - clochette%20liturgique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bicycle bell
1, record 5, English, bicycle%20bell
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bicycle bell: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 5, English, - bicycle%20bell
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clochette de bicyclette
1, record 5, French, clochette%20de%20bicyclette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clochette de bicyclette : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 5, French, - clochette%20de%20bicyclette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handbell
1, record 6, English, handbell
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handbell: an item in the "Musical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 6, English, - handbell
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clochette à main
1, record 6, French, clochette%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clochette à main : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de musique» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 6, French, - clochette%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-03-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bellmouth rams-horn
1, record 7, English, bellmouth%20rams%2Dhorn
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A freshwater gastropod (a class of Mollusca) of the family Planorbidae. 2, record 7, English, - bellmouth%20rams%2Dhorn
Record 7, Key term(s)
- bellmouth ramshorn
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hélisome clochette
1, record 7, French, h%C3%A9lisome%20clochette
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gastéropode (classe de mollusques) d'eau douce, de la famille des Planorbidae. 2, record 7, French, - h%C3%A9lisome%20clochette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-02-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fungi and Myxomycetes
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fuzzy foot
1, record 8, English, fuzzy%20foot
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mushroom of the family Tricholomataceae. 2, record 8, English, - fuzzy%20foot
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Champignons et myxomycètes
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- xéromphaline en clochette
1, record 8, French, x%C3%A9romphaline%20en%20clochette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- omphale en clochette 1, record 8, French, omphale%20en%20clochette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Champignon de la famille des Tricholomataceae. 2, record 8, French, - x%C3%A9romphaline%20en%20clochette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-02-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Cycling
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bicycle bell
1, record 9, English, bicycle%20bell
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bike bell 2, record 9, English, bike%20bell
correct
- bell 3, record 9, English, bell
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bell allows you to make your presence known. Make the ring of the bell roll with your thumb (while keeping your hands on the handlebars) to activate the bell. 4, record 9, English, - bicycle%20bell
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Cyclisme
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- clochette de bicyclette
1, record 9, French, clochette%20de%20bicyclette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- clochette 2, record 9, French, clochette
correct, feminine noun
- sonnette de vélo 3, record 9, French, sonnette%20de%20v%C3%A9lo
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clochette vous permet de signaler votre présence. Faites rouler l’anneau autour de la clochette à l’aide de votre pouce (en conservant votre main sur le guidon) afin d’actionner la clochette. 4, record 9, French, - clochette%20de%20bicyclette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-10-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cowbell 1, record 10, English, cowbell
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bell hung about the neck of a cow to make a sound by which it can be located. 1, record 10, English, - cowbell
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- clochette à vache
1, record 10, French, clochette%20%C3%A0%20vache
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- sonnette à vache 1, record 10, French, sonnette%20%C3%A0%20vache
feminine noun
- clarine 1, record 10, French, clarine
correct, feminine noun
- sonnaille 1, record 10, French, sonnaille
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloche ou clochette attachée au cou d'un animal domestique, bétail ou bête de somme. 1, record 10, French, - clochette%20%C3%A0%20vache
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Table Setting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- service bell 1, record 11, English, service%20bell
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Service de table
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clochette de service
1, record 11, French, clochette%20de%20service
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Religion (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- altar bell 1, record 12, English, altar%20bell
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- clochette liturgique
1, record 12, French, clochette%20liturgique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-11-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- handbell
1, record 13, English, handbell
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small bell rung by being swung in the hand, as distinguished from one rung by a bell-pull, bell-rope, etc. 2, record 13, English, - handbell
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- clochette à main
1, record 13, French, clochette%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les clochettes à main furent utilisées sans interruption depuis l'Antiquité (...) 1, record 13, French, - clochette%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-06-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
- Glassware
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Bellwoods 1, record 14, English, Bellwoods
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bellwood: silver bell. 2, record 14, English, - Bellwoods
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Silver bell also silver-bell tree: a medium sized tree (Halesia carolina) of the southeastern U.S. often cultivate for its showy bell-shaped white flowers ... 2, record 14, English, - Bellwoods
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
These bell-shaped white flowers are plants of the bell-flower family (genus: Campanula). 3, record 14, English, - Bellwoods
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
- Objets en verre
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- motif en forme de clochette
1, record 14, French, motif%20en%20forme%20de%20clochette
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- motif en forme de campanule 1, record 14, French, motif%20en%20forme%20de%20campanule
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motif servant de thème décoratif sur l'abat-jour d'une lampe fait de verre Tiffany. 1, record 14, French, - motif%20en%20forme%20de%20clochette
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-01-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- goutte larme 1, record 15, French, goutte%20larme
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- clochette 1, record 15, French, clochette
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-10-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Jazz
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- mini-bell 1, record 16, English, mini%2Dbell
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A jazz percussion instrument. 1, record 16, English, - mini%2Dbell
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Jazz
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- clochette
1, record 16, French, clochette
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloches et clochettes se trouvent répandues dans presque toute l'Afrique noire (...) Instruments rythmiques, elles sont le plus souvent utilisées avec les tambours qu'elles soutiennent en "batterie", et les xylophones; (...) 1, record 16, French, - clochette
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1983-04-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- hand-bell 1, record 17, English, hand%2Dbell
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a bell with a handle rung by hand. 1, record 17, English, - hand%2Dbell
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- clochette 1, record 17, French, clochette
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- tuned handbell 1, record 18, English, tuned%20handbell
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- clochette accordée
1, record 18, French, clochette%20accord%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Table Setting (General)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- table bell 1, record 19, English, table%20bell
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Service de table (Généralités)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- clochette de table
1, record 19, French, clochette%20de%20table
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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