balalaika
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əˈlaɪ noun
a Russian musical instrument having a triangular body and a neck like that of a guitar.
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| —n | |
| a plucked musical instrument, usually having a triangular body and three strings: used chiefly for Russian folk music | |
| [C18: from Russian] | |
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Balalaika
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
balalaika
stringed instrument with a triangular body, 1788, from Russian balalaika, said to be related to balabolit' "to chatter, babble," an imitative word.
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Example sentences
Balalaika offers a cozy atmosphere for blues- and jazz-lovers.
It serves borscht and stroganoff to balalaika background music.
The balalaika looks a little like the front of a boat, if held horizontally.
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