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tambourine


tam·bou·rine

noun \ˌtam-bə-ˈrēn\

Definition of TAMBOURINE

: a small drum; especially : a shallow one-headed drum with loose metallic disks at the sides played especially by shaking or striking with the hand

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Origin of TAMBOURINE

Middle French tambourin, diminutive of tambour
First Known Use: 1579

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