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flageolet1 definition

flageo·let (flaj′ə let′)

noun

a small fipple flute, similar to a recorder

Etymology: Fr, dim. of OFr flageol, flajeol, a pipe, flute < VL *flabeolum, a flute < L flare, to blow: see blast

flageolet2 definition

flageo·let (flaj′ə let′; Fr flȧ z̸hō̂ le′)

noun

  1. a variety of kidney bean, cultivated for its seed
  2. the pale-green, immature seed, used esp. in French cooking

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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