castanet in Latin

castanet in Latin is crotalum — castanet means a single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

castanet in Latin

crotalum

noun

(musical instruments, chiefly, in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

What does "castanet" mean?

noun A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "castanet" in Latin?

"castanet" in Latin is crotalum. castanet means: A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

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