mandolin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌmandoˈlɪn/

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Noun

Singular mandolin

Plural mandolins

A mandolin

A mandolin used for slicing a carrot

1. (countable) (music) A mandolin is a small musical instrument with eight strings; there are four sets of two strings.
2. (countable) A mandolin is a kitchen tool used for slicing vegetables (usually spelled mandoline)

Related words

• mandola
• mandolinist