FLAUTIST

flutist, flautist, flute player

(noun) someone who plays the flute

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

flautist (plural flautists)

One who plays the flute.

Synonyms: aulete, flute-player, fluter, flutist

Source: Wiktionary


Flau"tist, n. Etym: [It. flauto a flute See Flute.]

Definition: A player on the flute; a flutist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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