MARACA


Meaning of MARACA in English

[ mə'rakə ]

■ noun a hollow gourd or gourd-shaped container filled with small beans, stones, etc., forming one of a pair and shaken as a percussion instrument.

Origin

C17: from Port. maracá , from Tupi.

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