Etymology

zill

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Today it means: One of a set of small finger cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances. Full definition →

Ottoman Turkish زل
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  1. Ottoman Turkish · borrowed fromزل
  2. English todayzill

From Ottoman Turkish زل (zil).

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