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Word: Mandolin
Speech Type: Noun
early 18th century: from French mandoline, from Italian mandolino, diminutive of mandola (see mandola)
ˌmandəˈlɪn
ˈmandəlɪn
a musical instrument resembling a lute, having paired metal strings plucked with a plectrum. It has a characteristic tremolo when sustaining long notes.
Short Definition:musical instrument resembling lute, having paired metal strings plucked with plectrum
a kitchen utensil consisting of a flat frame with adjustable blades, for slicing vegetables.
Short Definition:kitchen utensil consisting of flat frame with adjustable blades
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