noun
Origin: Fr ophicléide < Gr ophis (see ophiolatry) + kleis, a key: for IE base see lot
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noun
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: : Greek ophis, snake (from its resemblance to the serpent, a musical instrument)
Origin: + Greek klēis, klēid-, key
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