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mandolin
noun man·do·lin \ˌman-də-ˈlin, ˈman-də-lən\
: a small musical instrument that has a long neck, a body that is shaped like a pear, and usually four pairs of strings
Full Definition of MANDOLIN
1
: a musical instrument of the lute family that has a usually pear-shaped body and fretted neck and four to six pairs of strings
2
usually mandoline [French, from Italian mandolino mandolin] : a kitchen utensil with a blade for slicing and shredding
— man·do·lin·ist \ˌman-də-ˈli-nist\ noun
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Variants of MANDOLIN
man·do·lin also man·do·line \ˌman-də-ˈlēn, ˈman-də-lən\
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Origin of MANDOLIN
Italian mandolino, diminutive of mandola
First Known Use: 1707
Rhymes with MANDOLIN
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MANDOLIN Defined for Kids
mandolin
noun man·do·lin \ˌman-də-ˈlin, ˈman-də-lən\
Definition of MANDOLIN for Kids
: a musical instrument with four pairs of strings played by plucking
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