Illustration of hurdy-gurdy
- hurdy-gurdy 1
hurdy-gurdy
noun
hur·dy-gur·dy
ˌhər-dē-ˈgər-dē 
ˈhər-dē-ˌgər-
plural hurdy-gurdies
1
: a stringed instrument in which sound is produced by the friction of a rosined wheel turned by a crank against the strings and the pitches are varied by keys
2
: any of various mechanical musical instruments (such as the barrel organ)
Articles Related to hurdy-gurdy
Dictionary Entries Near hurdy-gurdy
Cite this Entry
“Hurdy-gurdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurdy-gurdy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share