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First Known Use: 1762
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a small musical instrument that is played with your mouth
See words that rhyme with harmonica Spanish Central: Translation of harmonica Nglish: Translation of harmonica for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of harmonica for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about harmonica
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