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mandolin

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Noun — A small stringed instrument with a rounded or flat back and paired strings, played with a pick.

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Etymology

From French mandoline, from Italian mandolino, a diminutive of mandola, an older stringed instrument.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mandolin” mean?

The word “mandolin” means a small stringed instrument with a rounded or flat back and paired strings, played with a pick. In plain terms, either a small stringed musical instrument or a slicing tool used in the kitchen.

How do you pronounce “mandolin”?

“Mandolin” is pronounced MAN-duh-lihn (/ˈmændə(ˌ)lɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “mandolin” in a sentence?

Here is “mandolin” used in a sentence: “He strummed a lively tune on his mandolin at the bluegrass jam.”

What part of speech is “mandolin”?

“Mandolin” is a noun.

Where does the word “mandolin” come from?

The word “mandolin” comes from French. From French mandoline, from Italian mandolino, a diminutive of mandola, an older stringed instrument.

How many meanings does “mandolin” have?

“Mandolin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small stringed instrument with a rounded or flat back and paired strings, played with a pick.

Related words

banjo-mandolin banjolin mandola mandolin-banjo manjo

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