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Turkish crescent

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A percussion instrument traditionally used by military bands, consisting of an upright pole topped with a conical brass ornament and crescent-shaped crosspieces, with bells attached.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: jingling Johnny

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Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: chapeau chinois — percussion instrument
  • French: pavillon chinois — percussion instrument
  • German: Schellenbaum — percussion instrument
  • Portuguese: árvore de campainhas — percussion instrument
  • Spanish: chinesco — percussion instrument
  • Spanish: cresciente turco — percussion instrument
  • Turkish: çağana — percussion instrument