"bolombatto" meaning in All languages combined

See bolombatto on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} bolombatto (plural not attested)
  1. A traditional string instrument of West Africa, consisting of four strings stretched over a gourd. Wikipedia link: bolombatto Tags: no-plural Categories (topical): String instruments

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