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Definition of elgar
elgar
/ˈɛl.ɡɑːr/
El · gar
Plural:Elgars
•Adjective:Elgarian
elgar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934), an English Romantic composer renowned for his orchestral and choral works, including the Enigma Variations, the Cello Concerto in E minor, and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches.
Example
"The symphony orchestra opened its autumn season with a stirring performance of a work by Elgar."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elgar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elgar