drummer

English

/ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/, /ˈdɹʌmɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (music) One who plays the drums.
  • (obsolete) travelling salesman
  • A drumstick (the lower part of a chicken or turkey leg).
  • Any of various fish of the family which make a drumming sound.

Etymology

Suffix from English drum (instrument).

Origin

English

drum

Gloss

instrument

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