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balalayka

balalayka is the alternative form of balalaika.

Meaning of balalaika

Noun

balalaika (plural balalaikas or balalaiki)

  1. A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

Forms of balalayka

pluralbalalaykas

Questions about balalayka

What is balalayka the alternative form of?
Balalayka is the alternative form of balalaika.

Words near balalayka in the dictionary

  1. balalaiki
  2. balalaikist
  3. balalaikists
  4. balalajka
  5. balalajkas
  6. balalayka
  7. balalaykas
  8. Balam
  9. Balamban
  10. balamuthosis
  11. Balan

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