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Definition of hurdy-gurdy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hurdy-gurdy

noun

/ˈhɜːdi ɡɜːdi/

/ˈhɜːrdi ɡɜːrdi/

(plural hurdy-gurdies)

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a small musical instrument that is played by turning a handle with one hand and pressing keys with the otherTopics Musicc2
Word Originmid 18th cent.: probably imitative of the sound of the instrument.

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