Meaning Of The Word Hurdy-gurdy

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hurdy-gurdy in American English
an early instrument shaped like a lute or viol but played by turning a crank attached to a rosined wheel that causes the strings to vibrate
noun: a barrel organ or similar musical instrument played by turning a crank

hurdy-gurdy in British English
noun: any mechanical musical instrument, such as a barrel organ

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