"mandolute" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmændə(ˌ)luːt/ Forms: mandolutes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mandolin + lute. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mandolin|lute}} Blend of mandolin + lute Head templates: {{en-noun}} mandolute (plural mandolutes)
  1. (music) A musical instrument similar to a mandolin, but larger.

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