"tassa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tassas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tassa (plural tassas)
  1. A large Indian drum, traditionally played at weddings. Categories (topical): Percussion instruments
    Sense id: en-tassa-en-noun-ofoE1A-E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries
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