hurdy-gurdy

/ˌˈhʌrdi ˌˈgʌrdi/
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Definitions of hurdy-gurdy
  1. noun
    a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
    synonyms: barrel organ, grind organ, hand organ, hurdy gurdy, street organ
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    type of:
    instrument, musical instrument
    any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
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