maraca
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ma·ra·ca

noun \mə-ˈrä-kə, -ˈra-\

Definition of MARACA

: a rattle usually made from a gourd that is used as a percussion instrument

Origin of MARACA

Portuguese maracá, from Tupi maraká
First Known Use: 1598

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