FLAGEOLET


Meaning of FLAGEOLET in English

I. ˌfla-jə-ˈlet, -ˈlā noun

Etymology: French, from Old French flajolet, from flajol flute, from Vulgar Latin * flabeolum, from Latin flare to blow — more at blow

Date: 1659

: a small fipple flute resembling the treble recorder

II. noun

Etymology: French, diminutive of flageolle kidney bean, modification of Italian fagiolo, from Latin phaseolus — more at frijole

Date: 1877

: a green kidney bean used in French cuisine

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