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vihuela

Pronunciation: /vɪˈ(h)weɪlə/
Definition of vihuela

noun

  • a type of early Spanish stringed musical instrument, in particular vihuela de mano /deɪ ˈmanəʊ/ a type of guitar and vihuela de arco /deɪ ˈɑːkəʊ/ a type of viol.

Origin:

mid 19th century: Spanish

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