# timbrel

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɪmbɹəl/

## Definitions
1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

## Etymology
Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.

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