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单词 hurdy-gurdy
释义

hurdy-gurdy

noun

hur·​dy-gur·​dy ˌhər-dē-ˈgər-dē How to pronounce hurdy-gurdy (audio)
ˈhər-dē-ˌgər-
plural hurdy-gurdies
1
: a stringed instrument in which sound is produced by the friction of a rosined wheel turned by a crank against the strings and the pitches are varied by keys
2
: any of various mechanical musical instruments (such as the barrel organ)

Illustration of hurdy-gurdy

Illustration of hurdy-gurdy
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Word History

Etymology

probably imitative

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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