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keyboard

/ˈki.bɔɹd/ noun

In Latin: plectrologium, clāviatūra Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about keyboard at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like.
  2. Holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung.

Origin

From key + board.

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