ˌstradəˈva(a)rēəs, ˌsträdəˈvärēəs noun
( -es )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: after Antonius Stradivarius (latinization of Antonio Stradivari )
: a stringed instrument (as a violin) made by Antonio Stradivari of Cremona whose instruments are famed for beauty of tone and design