didjeridoo

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didg·er·i·doo

or didj·er·i·doo (dĭj′ə-rē-do͞o′, dĭj′ə-rē-do͞o′)
n. pl. didg·er·i·doos or didj·er·i·doos
A musical instrument of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, consisting of a long hollow branch or stick that makes a deep drone when blown into while vibrating the lips.
[Imitative of its sound.]
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didjeridoo

or

didjeridu

n
(Instruments) other names for didgeridoo
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