"igil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: igils [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Tuvan игил (igil). Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:bor|tyv:игил|text=+|tree=1}} [Appendix:Glossary#loanword|Borrowed]] from", "terms" : [ { "children" : [ ], "lang_name" : "Tuvan", "term" : "игил", "status" : "missing", "lang" : "tyv" } ], "keyword" : "bor" } ], "lang_name" : "English", "term" : "igil", "status" : "ok", "lang" : "en" }" data-lang="en" data-title="igil"> Borrowed from Tuvan игил (igil). Head templates: {{en-noun}} igil (plural igils)
  1. (music) A string instrument with a teardrop-shaped body and two strings, played with a bow, originating in Tuvan folk music. Wikipedia link: igil Synonyms: horsehead fiddle Translations (musical instrument): 葉克勒 /叶克勒 (yèkèlè) (Chinese Mandarin)

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