Turkish crescents

A form of Turkish crescent — A percussion instrument traditionally used by military bands, consisting of an upright pole topped with a conical brass ornament and crescent-shaped crosspieces, with bells attached.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Turkish crescent
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