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pennywhistle


pen·ny·whistle

noun \-ˌhwi-səl, -ˌwi-\

Definition of PENNYWHISTLE

1
: a small fipple flute
2
: a toy whistle

First Known Use of PENNYWHISTLE

1789

Rhymes with PENNYWHISTLE

blow the whistle, guided missile, wet one's whistle

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