biniou
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of biniou
from Breton beniou
Example Sentences
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In front the violin sang a strident tune, and the biniou snored and hummed, while the player capered solemnly, lifting high his heavy clogs.
From Tales of Unrest by Joseph Conrad
Then to the sound of the biniou and of the veze they moved in joyous dances in which the daughter of kings did not disdain to take part.
From The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X by Arthur Léon, baron Imbert de Saint-Amand
The orchestra—two violins, a reed-pipe, a biniou, and a harp—were playing away with might and main.
From Lorraine A romance by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
It is strange that it should have been replaced in that country by the biniou, or bagpipe, just as the clairschach, or Highland harp, was replaced by the same instrument in the Highlands of Scotland.
From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Lewis Spence
As for the farandole, I tire last of all—and it is the biniou who cries out for mercy!”
From The Maids of Paradise by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
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