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English · Latin scriptProverb: Verified

When April blows his horn, It's both good for hay and corn.

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Meaning: Verified
Meaning and lesson

April’s horn represents thunder. The proverb welcomes the rain that commonly accompanies it as beneficial to hay and grain crops.

The saying presents April thunder as a welcome part of the growing season. Its point is the value of the accompanying rain to both kinds of crop.

When it is used

Use it as a seasonal remark when April thunder and showers are welcomed for their benefit to crops. The horn image gives the thunder a vivid sound, while the emphasis remains on the rain it brings.

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