English Explanatory Dictionary

flageolet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of small flute of the fipple family.
  2. A technique for playing stringed instrument that produces high-pitched overtones.
  3. A type of small light green kidney-shaped bean, common in France.

Pronunciation

/ˈflæʒəleɪ/ /ˈflæd͡ʒəlɪt/

Word forms

flageolet flageolets

Etymology

Borrowed from French flageolet.

Derived words

flageoletist flageolet register
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