Standard Lemma guide

zill

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: Z IH1 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

One of a set of small finger cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

one of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cymbal

History

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish زل (zil).