"whamola" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: whamolas [plural]
Etymology: Blend of whammy bar + viola Etymology templates: {{blend|en|whammy bar|viola}} Blend of whammy bar + viola Head templates: {{en-noun}} whamola (plural whamolas)
  1. (music) A bass musical instrument played in the United States; a descendant of the washtub bass. Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-whamola-en-noun-MaFyMu1r Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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