"schalmei" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: schalmeis [plural]
Etymology: From German Schalmei, from Middle High German schalmīe, from Old French chalemie. Compare Middle English shalemye. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Schalmei}} German Schalmei, {{der|en|gmh|schalmīe}} Middle High German schalmīe, {{der|en|fro|chalemie}} Old French chalemie, {{cog|enm|shalemye}} Middle English shalemye Head templates: {{en-noun}} schalmei (plural schalmeis)
  1. (music) A shawm or chalumeau. Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: schalmey
    Sense id: en-schalmei-en-noun-bC43gp2A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Alternative forms

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