"shehnai" meaning in All languages combined

See shehnai on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: shehnais [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi/Urdu, from Persian شهنای (šah-nây). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|-}} Hindi, {{uder|en|ur|-}} Urdu, {{uder|en|fa|شهنای|tr=šah-nây}} Persian شهنای (šah-nây) Head templates: {{en-noun}} shehnai (plural shehnais)
  1. (music) An ancient reeded woodwind instrument from India with a long slim body and bulbous sound bowl, with or without keys. Wikipedia link: shehnai Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Woodwind instruments Synonyms: shanai, shenai

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