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viol

noun verb

A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck…

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Word length
4
Starts with
V
Ends with
L
Contains
IO
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪ.əl/

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A stringed instrument related to the violin family, but held in the lap between the legs like a cello, usually with C-holes, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded bow hold.

verb

  1. To play the viol.

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