Persian · noun · Everyday Life

Damaama

दमामा

said da-maa-ma

also written: damama, damamah

Meaning

A very large kettledrum sounded on the ramparts and in royal processions to signal majesty or alarm.

Related words

A large kettledrum beaten in the royal court or before battle.

A large drum beaten at a royal court; by extension, sovereign authority and one's turn or state.

A large war-drum beaten to signal troops or announce the sovereign.