vina

[ vee-nah, -nuh ]

noun

1. a musical stringed instrument of India, made of rosewood or ebony, consisting of a long, hollow, fretted stick to which one, two, or three gourds are attached to increase the resonance.

vina

/ ˈviːnə /

noun

1. a stringed musical instrument, esp of India, related to the sitar

Word History and Origins

Origin of vina¹

First recorded in 1780–90, vina is from the Sanskrit word vīṇā

Word History and Origins

Origin of vina¹

C18: from Hindi bīnā, from Sanskrit vīnā

Example Sentences

Officials have accused the 39-year-old man of being responsible for at least one of the four blazes which broke out almost simultaneously around the city of Viña del Mar on 2 February.

From BBC

They spread to the hills surrounding Viña del Mar and the towns of Quilpué and Villa Alemana, destroying thousands of homes.

From BBC

Resident Vina Khoury told the television station that the animal’s presence has been unnerving.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 16,000 people were affected by the fire which destroyed homes and devastated the region, which is home to Vina del Mar, a popular holiday destination.

From BBC

As a fast-moving wildfire swept through the cities of Viña del Mar and Quilpué on Chile’s Pacific Coast last month, flames engulfed residents on the street, destroyed homes and overwhelmed the utility grid.

From New York Times