Sekirov Dictionary

viola

UK /viˈəʊ.lə/US /viˈoʊ.lə/

noun 5
exclamation 1
/vaɪˈoʊlə/ noun 1
forms 1

noun5

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A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.
- But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune? — 1997
A person who plays the viola.
An organ stop having a similar tone.
A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.
A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.

exclamation1

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(humorous) Misconstruction of voila.
- And viola, Eureka California! I have finished my greatest invention: the worst dog in the world! — 1988

viola

UK /ˈviː.ələ/US /vaɪˈoʊlə/

noun1

Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

forms

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