A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.
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Any of various similar musical instruments, such as the Tuvan doshpuluur, with a membrane-like soundboard.
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(slang) An object shaped like a banjo, especially a frying pan or a shovel.
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