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ˈhəːdɪˌgəːdi/
n.
(pl. hurdy-gurdies)
a musical instrument with a droning sound played by turning a handle, which is typically attached to a rosined wheel sounding a series of drone strings, with keys worked by the left hand.
▸informal a barrel organ.
Etymology
C18: prob. imitative of the instrument's sound.
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