"kanjira" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: kanjiras [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kanjira (plural kanjiras)
  1. A South Indian frame drum, similar to the tambourine. Wikipedia link: kanjira Categories (topical): Percussion instruments

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