I. ˈpikəˌlō noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian, literally, small, probably from Italian dialect picca little
1. : a small shrill flute pitched an octave higher than the ordinary flute
2. : a two-foot labial pipe-organ stop with a high piercing tone
3. : an apprentice waiter in a European restaurant : busboy
4. South : jukebox
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II. adjective
Etymology: Italian
of a musical instrument : smaller than ordinary size
piccolo banjo
piccolo cornet
piccolo piano