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timbrel.

An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɪmbɹəl/
  1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

Where this word comes from

Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.

verb/ˈtɪmbɹəl/
  1. To play the timbrel.

    intransitive
  2. To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.

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