devil's flute

noun

The saxophone.

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Meanings

noun
  1. datedderogatoryThe saxophone.

Origin

In reference to the immoral behaviour thought to be associated with jazz music.

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APA

devil's flute. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20flute

MLA

“devil's flute.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20flute. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “devil's flute,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devil's%20flute.

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