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| hur·dy-gur·dy [ hùrdee gúrdee, húrdee gùrdee ] (plural hur·dy-gur·dies) |
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1. barrel organ: a mechanical musical instrument that is played by turning a handle, e.g. a barrel organ
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2. medieval musical instrument: a medieval string instrument played by turning a crank attached to a rosined wheel that causes strings to vibrate while being controlled by a keyboard
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| [Mid-18th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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