violas

Noun (1)

viola (plural violas)

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

Noun (2)

viola (plural violas or (senses 1 and 2, uncommon) viole)

1. 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 August 9, Edward Rothstein, “A Comeback for the Viola. No Joking.”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 27 Feb 2021
2. A person who plays the viola.
3. An organ stop having a similar tone.
4. A 10-string steel-string acoustic guitar, used in Brazilian folk music.
5. A berimbau viola, the smallest member of the berimbau used in capoeira music.

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