castanet noun.
[kastǝ'nɛt] E17.[Spanish castañeta (with later assim. to French castagnette) dim. of castaña from Latin castanea chestnut: see CHESTEN, -ET1.]A small concave piece of hardwood, ivory, etc., clicked or rattled in pairs as a rhythmic accompaniment to a Spanish dance etc. Usu. in
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