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First Known Use: circa 1576
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: a musical instrument that has four strings and that you usually hold against your shoulder under your chin and play with a bow
See words that rhyme with violin Spanish Central: Translation of violin Nglish: Translation of violin for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of violin for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about violin
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