bagpipe
noun/ˈbæɡˌpaɪp/
Frequency rank: #19,427 most common English word
Meaning
A musical instrument consisting of a bag and pipes, traditionally associated with Scotland.
Example sentence
The sound of bagpipe filled the air at the Scottish festival.
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