"igil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: igils [plural]
Etymology: From Tuvan игил (igil). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|tyv|игил}} 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. Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: horsehead fiddle Translations (musical instrument): 葉克勒 (Chinese Mandarin), 叶克勒 (yèkèlè) (Chinese Mandarin)

Inflected forms

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