Noun: alarum u'laa-rum or u'ler-um [N. Amer], u'laa-rum or u'la-rum [Brit]
Usage: archaic
Usage: archaic
- An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
"The fire alarum sounded, prompting immediate evacuation";
- alarm, alert, warning signal
Derived forms: alarums
Type of: sign, signal, signaling [N. Amer], signalling [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Alarum