English Explanatory Dictionary

balalaika

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

Pronunciation

/bæləˈlaɪkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-balalaika.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-balalaika.wav

Word forms

balalaika balalaikas balalaiki balalajka balalayka

Etymology

From Russian балала́йка (balalájka).

Derived words

balalaikist
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