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Turkish crescent

noun

Definition of Turkish crescent

: a percussion instrument consisting of a long stick with attached crescents and other ornate shapes from which hang small bells and jingles that are sounded by shaking the stick

— called also Chinese crescent, Chinese pavilion, jingling Johnnie, jingling Johnny, pavillon chinois

First Known Use of Turkish crescent

1843, in the meaning defined above

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