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Jew's harp


Jew's harp

noun \ˈjüz-ˌhärp, ˈjüs-\

Definition of JEW'S HARP

: a small lyre-shaped instrument that when held between the teeth gives tones from a metal tongue struck by the finger

Variants of JEW'S HARP

Jew's harp or Jews' harp \ˈjüz-ˌhärp, ˈjüs-\

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First Known Use of JEW'S HARP

1595

Rhymes with JEW'S HARP

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