talerschwingen

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Switzerland German Talerschwingen.

Noun

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talerschwingen (plural talerschwingens)

  1. A folk musical instrument from Appenzell consisting of an earthenware bowl and a coin; the coin is spun around in the bowl to produce a metallic tone.
    Synonym: talerrollen