MANDOLIN


Meaning of MANDOLIN in English

■ noun

1》 a musical instrument resembling a lute, having paired metal strings plucked with a plectrum.

2》 (also ~e ) a kitchen utensil consisting of a flat frame with adjustable blades for slicing vegetables.

Derivatives

~ist noun

Origin

C18: from Fr. ~e , from Ital. ~o , dimin. of mandola (see mandola ).

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