balalaika
[ bal-uh-lahy-kuh ]
/ ˌbæl əˈlaɪ kə /
noun
a Russian musical instrument having a triangular body and a neck like that of a guitar.
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Origin of balalaika
Words nearby balalaika
Balaguer, Balak, Balakirev, Balaklava, Balakovo, balalaika, balance, balance beam, balance bridge, balance control, balanced
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British Dictionary definitions for balalaika
balalaika
/ (ˌbæləˈlaɪkə) /
noun
a plucked musical instrument, usually having a triangular body and three strings: used chiefly for Russian folk music
Word Origin for balalaika
C18: from Russian
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