stradivarius

/ˌstrædɪˈvɛriəs/
noun
  1. A very valuable violin, viola, or cello made by the Italian instrument maker Antonio Stradivari or his family in the 17th and 18th centuries, known for its excellent sound quality.
    • She dreamed of one day owning a genuine Stradivarius.
    • The musician played a Stradivarius that was over 300 years old.
    • A Stradivarius can sell for millions of dollars at auction.
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