Meaning of viol in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvaɪ(ə)l/

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  1. Noun

    viol

    Etymology

    late 15th century (originally denoting a violin-like instrument): from Old French viele, from Provençal viola; probably related to fiddle

    Definitions

    1. any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family

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