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Definition of tymbal
: the vibrating membrane in the shrilling organ of a cicada
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The bug was making quite a commotion, beating its wings rapidly while emitting a loud, buzzing noise with its tymbals.
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Origin and Etymology of tymbal
alteration of timbal
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