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curtal

/kɜːrtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does curtal mean?

noun

A curtal is a medieval stringed instrument with a double body, or a horse with a docked tail. It can also refer to a shortened or cut-off form of something.

Example

"The musician played a beautiful melody on the curtal, its unique sound filling the room."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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