ocarina

/ɒkəˈɹiːnə/

UK: /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/

ocarina

English Noun

Definition

A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ocarina (literally “little goose”), due to the musical instrument's resemblance to the animal.