maraca
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Origin of MARACA
Portuguese maracá, from Tupi maraká
First Known Use: 1598
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