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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top, and is played by blowing across the open end at the top. plural, plural-only

Synonyms

All synonyms

pan flutepan flutepan pipepan pipepan pipespandean pipes

Etymology

From Pan (“Greek god of nature”) + pipes.

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