CASTANET


Meaning of CASTANET in English

/kas'teuh net"/ , n.

either of a pair of concave pieces of wood held in the palm of the hand and clicked together, usually to accompany dancing.

[ 1640-50; castañeta, equiv. to castañ ( a ) chestnut ( castanea ) + -eta dim. suffix; see -ET, -ETTE ]

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