flageolet

• Nom désignant un petit instrument à vent en bois de registre aigu, semblable à une flûte à bec, ou une variété de petits haricots verts utilisés en cuisine.

A noun referring to a small, high-pitched woodwind instrument, similar to a recorder, or a type of small, green kidney bean used in cooking.

1. Musical instrumentC2formal

   A small woodwind instrument similar to a recorder, often with a whistle mouthpiece.

   Flageolet (instrument de musique)

   • The musician played a beautiful melody on the flageolet.
   • Flageolets were popular in the 19th century.
   • He learned to play the flageolet from his grandfather.

2. Type of beanC2formal

   A small, pale green variety of kidney bean, often used in French cuisine.

   Flageolet

   • The recipe calls for flageolet beans, which are tender and creamy.
   • She served a salad with flageolets and herbs.
   • Flageolets are a classic ingredient in cassoulet.