Meaning of harmonica in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hɑrˈmɑnəkə/

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  1. Noun

    harmonica

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine singular or neuter plural of harmonicus‘musical’ (see harmonic)

    Definitions

    1. a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole

    Derived terms

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