harmonica
harmonica
noun ar-moh-nee-KAH Rare
Origin: From Italian 'armonica', from Greek 'harmonikos' (harmonic).
Usage Note
Harmonica is a loanword that refers to the small wind instrument played by blowing and drawing air through metal reeds. It is also called l'harmonica à bouche to distinguish it from the glass harmonica. In French the word is masculine and invariable in form.
Examples
"Il joue de l'harmonica avec beaucoup de talent."
Natural Translation
He plays the harmonica with great talent.

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