ocarina

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ocarina (literally “little goose”), due to the musical instrument's resemblance to the animal.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sweet potato

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