noun

flute

flute, flute glass

She plays the flute in an orchestra.

She plays the flute in an orchestra.

We drank champagne from tall flutes.

We drank champagne from tall flutes.

a musical instrument. She plays the flute in an orchestra.

a tall, thin glass. We drank champagne from tall flutes.

Synonyms: pipe, whistle

From Old French 'flaute', possibly from a blend of 'flabrum' (blowing) and 'lauta' (lute).

The sound of the word 'flute' is light and airy, like the sound of the instrument itself.

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