vina

American  

[vee-nah, -nuh] / ˈvi nɑ, -nə /

noun

1. a musical stringed instrument of India, made of rosewood or ebony, consisting of a long, hollow, fretted stick to which one, two, or three gourds are attached to increase the resonance.

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vina British  

/ ˈviːnə /

noun

1. a stringed musical instrument, esp of India, related to the sitar

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Etymology

Origin of vina

First recorded in 1780–90, vina is from the Sanskrit word vīṇā

Example Sentences

Carney's visit "signalled a fundamentally new approach to how Ottawa intends to navigate a more fragmented, contested and uncertain world", wrote Vina Nadjibulla, vice-president of research and strategy at APF Canada.

From Barron's

In February 2024, several fires broke out simultaneously near the city of Vina del Mar, northwest of Santiago, resulting in 138 deaths, according to the public prosecutor's office.

From Barron's

In February 2024, several fires broke out near the city of Vina del Mar, northwest of Santiago, resulting in 138 deaths, according to the public prosecutor's office.

From Barron's

The strategy “reshapes U.S. expectations of allies, reframes global economic competition, and redefines hemispheric security in ways that will constrain Canada’s policy space with China,” said Vina Nadjibulla, vice president of research and strategy at the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brookfield built more than 200 homes in the La Vina gated community in Altadena, 52 of which burned down, Chief Executive Adrian Foley said.

From Los Angeles Times