"aeolina" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aeolinas [plural]
Etymology: From Aeolus (see Aeolian harp) + -ina. Piecewise doublet of Aeoline. Developed under this name by the English physicist and inventor Charles Wheatstone (1802–1875). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ina}} + -ina, {{piecewise doublet|en|Aeoline}} Piecewise doublet of Aeoline Head templates: {{en-noun}} aeolina (plural aeolinas)
  1. (now historical) An early type of harmonica with metal plates enclosing free reeds. Wikipedia link: Charles Wheatstone Tags: historical

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