plural maracas
: a musical instrument with a handle and a round hollow top that is filled with beads, beans, etc., and is shaken to make noise
—usually plural
play the maracas
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“Maraca.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/maraca. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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