Meaning
Any of several stringed instruments of Latino origin; a Venezuelan ukulele-like instrument with four strings; a Puerto Rican violin-like instrument with ten strings in five courses (most commonly).
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Spanish cuatro. Doublet of four and quatre.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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