English Explanatory Dictionary

Dobro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of acoustic guitar with a metal resonator set into its body.
noun
  1. An acoustic guitar with a metal resonator.

Pronunciation

/ˈdəʊbɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dobro.wav

Word forms

Dobro Dobros

Etymology

Originally a trademark; a contraction of Dopyera brothers, the inventors.

Synonyms

Hawaiian guitar resonator guitar resophonic guitar

Derived words

dobroist
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