"qachel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: qachels [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} qachel (plural qachels)
  1. A small gong or bell used as a liturgical accompaniment in Ethiopian places of worship.
    Sense id: en-qachel-en-noun-UAMiQ72n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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