zill

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noun

One of a set of small finger cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances.

OriginOttoman Turkish زل →
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Meanings

nounzill (plural zills)

plural zills · alternative zil

  1. One of a set of small finger cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances.

Origin

  1. Ottoman Turkishزل
  2. Englishzill

From Ottoman Turkish زل (zil).

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APA

zill. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zill

MLA

“zill.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zill. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zill,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zill.

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