Meanings
plural Zimbelsterns · alternative Cimbalstern · alternative Cymbelstern · alternative Zymbelstern
- entertainmentAn organ stop consisting of a rotating star or wheel with small bells mounted on it.
Origin
- GermanZimbelstern
- EnglishZimbelstern
German Zimbelstern (literally “cymbal star”)
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Zimbelstern. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zimbelstern
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