mirlitons
/ˈmɜrlɪtɑnz/
noun
- A small musical instrument made of a tube with a membrane that vibrates when you sing or hum into it, creating a buzzing sound; also called a kazoo.
- She picked up a mirliton and hummed a tune, surprising everyone with the silly sound.
- The children played mirlitons at the school concert, making funny buzzing noises.
- At the party, they handed out mirlitons so guests could join the music in a playful way.
- A type of small, savory pastry filled with meat or seafood, popular in Creole cuisine.
- For appetizers, the chef served crispy mirlitons stuffed with shrimp and spices.
- She learned to make mirlitons from her grandmother's recipe, using crab meat and herbs.
- At the New Orleans festival, I tried mirlitons for the first time and loved the flaky crust.
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