CASTANET


Meaning of CASTANET in English

n. (usu. in pl.) a small concave piece of hardwood, ivory, etc., in pairs held in the hands and clicked together by the fingers as a rhythmic accompaniment, esp. by Spanish dancers.

[ Sp. castañeta dimin. of castaña f. L castanea chestnut ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.