I. ˈpi-kə-ˌlō adjective
Etymology: Italian, small
Date: circa 1854
: smaller than ordinary size
a piccolo banjo
II. noun
( plural -los )
Etymology: Italian, short for piccolo flauto small flute
Date: 1856
: a small shrill flute whose range is an octave higher than that of an ordinary flute
• pic·co·lo·ist -ˌlō-ist noun