squeeze-box



(squeeze-)box

n. an accordion. (see also groan box.) My brother plays the squeeze-box—not very well, but who can tell? The band consisted of drums, clarinet, and a box. A real winner.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cordeliakawr-DEL-ee-ə, kawr-DEL-yəEnglish
Mcdaniel[mək'dænjəl]
Monserratmoon-sə-RAHTCatalan
AntjeAHN-tyəFrisian, Dutch, Low German
Elke (1)EL-kə (Dutch)Dutch, German, Frisian
Pearl[pə:l]