atabaque Meaning & Definition
/ˌɑːtəˈbɑːki/
What Does Atabaque Mean?
As a noun, atabaque means A tall Afro-Brazilian hand drum, traditionally having its shell made of jacaranda wood.
Word Facts for Atabaque
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɑːtəˈbɑːki/ |
| Plural | atabaques |
Atabaque Definition (Noun)
- A tall Afro-Brazilian hand drum, traditionally having its shell made of jacaranda wood.
Synonyms of Atabaque
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Atabaque synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
atabaque (plural atabaques)
Origin of Atabaque
Borrowed from Portuguese atabaque, from Arabic الطَّبَق (aṭ-ṭabaq, “plate”).