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 ]
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. 2012