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bullroarer
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bull·roar·er  (blrôrr, -rr-)
n.
A small wooden slat attached to a string that makes a roaring noise when whirled.

bullroarer [ˈbʊlˌrɔːrə]
n
(Music / Instruments) a wooden slat attached to a thong that makes a roaring sound when the thong is whirled: used esp by native Australians in religious rites


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