MANDOLINE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Mandolin

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century: from French mandoline, from Italian mandolino, diminutive of mandola (see mandola)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌmandəˈlɪn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈmandəlɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Definition:

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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