squeeze-box



(squeeze-)box

n. an accordion. (see also groan box.) My brother plays the squeeze-box—not very well, but who can tell? The band consisted of drums, clarinet, and a box. A real winner.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Isaia-Italian
Vlaho-Croatian
JarekYAH-rek (Polish)Polish, Czech
Maqsood-Arabic, Urdu
Kavita-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
CharmianCHAHR-mee-ən, SHAHR-mee-ənEnglish (Rare)