Cannonade
/ˌkænəˈneɪd/noun
A heavy, continuous bombardment with cannon or other artillery.
Did you know?Cannonade entered English in the 17th century from French, and its explosive sound helped lock in the sense of relentless artillery fire.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
LL
canna
“A reed or tube; a hollow stalk”
Old French
OF
canon
“A tube or pipe; later, a cannon”
16th Century
French
canonnade
“A discharge of cannon”
17th Century
English
cannonade
“Artillery fire; a bombardment with cannon”
Modern English
English
cannonade
“A heavy, sustained artillery attack”