Definition

A small musical instrument that looks like a flute and has a mouthpiece, finger holes, and thumbholes, or a type of green bean used in cooking.

Example

She played a beautiful melody on her flageolet during the concert.

Conversation

Have you ever tried playing a flageolet?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's a really fun instrument, kind of like a small flute.

I'd love to hear you play a flageolet sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flageolet comes from the French word 'flageolet', which is a diminutive form of 'flageolet' (meaning a small flute). The term is derived from the Old French 'flageolet', which itself comes from the Latin 'flabellum' (meaning a small fan or flute). Thus, 'flageolet' refers to a small wind instrument resembling a flute.

Memory Tip

Think of a small flute when you hear 'flageolet', as it directly connects to the word's meaning.

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