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ARMONICA
Etymology
Noun
armonica (plural armonicas)
A musical instrument made of blown-glass bowls mounted on a spindle turned originally by a foot pedal, and played with wetted fingers, producing an ethereal sound. Technically, it is a crystallophone. It has enjoyed a modern revival.
Synonyms
• glass harmonica
Anagrams
• Marocain, armoniac, macaroni, marocain
Source: Wiktionary
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