Crossword clues for zill
Wiktionary
n. One of a set of small finger cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances.
WordNet
n. one of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance
Wikipedia
Zills, also zils, or finger cymbals, (from Turkish zil, "cymbals" ) are tiny metallic cymbals used in belly dancing and similar performances. They are called sājāt (صاجات) in Arabic. They are similar to Tibetan tingsha bells.
The 'Zill' mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
Usage examples of "zill".
But Heini, understandably, wanted to concentrate on a solo career and since the house was not sufficiently soundproof to accommodate two practice sessions, the sight of Ziller carrying his Guarneri to the cloakroom of the Day Centre once more became familiar in Belsize Park.
Although Zill constantly attempted to create makework for the men and women under his command, the bulk of the waiting time was spent getting drunk, fighting, and engaging in last-ditch sexual encounters.
Ziller had remained on Masaq’ even after the election of an Equalitarian President on Chel, seven years after he’d left.
Tomorrow he would be summoned to Chelise itself, to be asked to undertake a mission to the Culture world called Masaq’, to attempt to persuade the renegade and dissident Mahrai Ziller, composer, to return to his home-place and be the very symbol of the renaissance of Chel and the Chelgrian domain.
Mammiforms whose hair grew in horny protective spikes, and zills whose coatings of fluffy torg shimmered with colors never seen on their bland mainland cousins.
Ziller had to drop to all threes and use one hand on the deck rail to steady himself as they made their way through the torrent to the nearest doors.
Ziller checked the wind gauge, then loosened two ropes and tightened another, to no appreciable effect.