"tonette" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tonettes [plural]
Etymology: From the brand name Tonette. Head templates: {{en-noun}} tonette (plural tonettes)
  1. A small plastic flute often played by children Wikipedia link: tonette

Inflected forms

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