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Word entry · 6 letters

maraca

Best crossword clue

"Handheld rhythm rattle"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /məˈɹæ.kə/Part of speech nounSorted aaacmrStarts with MEnds with A2 clues
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Definitions

  1. A handheld rattle used as a percussion instrument.

Word origin

From Brazilian Portuguese maraca, derived from Old Tupi maraká or Paraguayan Guarani mbaraka (“rattle”).

Used in a sentence

  • Helly, please approach the MDE cart. You may choose one genre and one accessory… the maraca. Excellent choice.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Handheld rhythm rattle6 letters
02Shaken rattle6 letters

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