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hurdy-gurdy

hur·dy-gur·dy

hurdy-gurdy

 
pronunciation:
huhr di guhr di
part of speech: noun
inflections: hurdy-gurdies
definition 1: a barrel organ or other musical instrument that is played by turning a crank.
definition 2: an early lute-shaped string instrument played by turning a crank that causes a rosined wheel to rotate against the strings.