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ac·cor·di·on

accordion

pronunciation:
kor di n
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition: a portable musical instrument having a keyboard and a pleated bellows that forces air through metal reeds to produce tones.
I love French music played on the accordion.He plays accordion with a polka band.
 
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: folded or pleated like the bellows of an accordion.
An accordion file holder is convenient.
derivation: accordionist (n.)
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  air, instrument