french harp

French harp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [french hahrp]
- /frɛntʃ hɑrp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [french hahrp]
- /frɛntʃ hɑrp/

Definition of french harp words

noun french harp harmonica (def 1). 1

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Origin of french harp

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for French harp

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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french harp popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for french harp

noun french harp

harp — a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
harmonicon — harmonica (def 1).
mouth harp — harmonica (def 1).
harmonica — Also called mouth organ. a musical wind instrument consisting of a small rectangular case containing a set of metal reeds connected to a row of holes, over which the player places the mouth and exhales and inhales to produce the tones.
kazoo — a musical toy consisting of a tube that is open at both ends and has a hole in the side covered with parchment or membrane, which produces a buzzing sound when the performer hums into one end. Also called mirliton.

All 6 Synonyms of french harp