Turkish crescent
noun
: a percussion instrument consisting of a long stick with attached crescents and other ornate shapes from which hang small bells and jingles that are sounded by shaking the stick
called also Chinese crescent, Chinese pavilion, jingling Johnnie, jingling Johnny, pavillon chinois
Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
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