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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun plural An arrangement of small suspended pieces, as of glass, metal, or ceramic, hung loosely together so that they make a pleasant jingling sound when blown by the wind.

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  • noun A construction of small pieces of wood, glass, metal or ceramic suspended, outdoors, in such a way that they tinkle pleasantly when moved by the wind.

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