# crotale

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkroʊtɑːl/

## Definitions
1. A percussion instrument of archaic origin, resembling a metal castanet or cymbal.

## Etymology
From French crotale.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/crotale