Associations to the word «Flageolet»

Wiktionary

FLAGEOLET, noun. (music) A type of small flute of the fipple family.
FLAGEOLET, noun. A type of kidney bean, common in France.

Dictionary definition

FLAGEOLET, noun. A French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried.
FLAGEOLET, noun. A small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes.

Wise words

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