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ventil

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntɪl/

Definition of ventil

noun

Music
  • 1a valve in a wind instrument.
  • 2a shutter for regulating the airflow in an organ.

Origin:

late 19th century: from German, from Italian ventile, from medieval Latin ventile 'sluice', from Latin ventus 'wind'