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English
Etymology
steel + pan
Noun
steelpan (countable and uncountable, plural steelpans)
- (music, countable) A percussion instrument consisting of a drum made of steel, originally from Trinidad.
- Synonyms: pan, steel drum
- (music, uncountable) A style of music incorporating steelpans.
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Dutch
Etymology 1
From steel + pan.
Pronunciation
Noun
steelpan f (plural steelpannen, diminutive steelpannetje n)
- deep pan or pot with a handle
Etymology 2
Borrowed from English steelpan.
Pronunciation
Noun
steelpan m (plural steelpans, diminutive steelpannetje n)
- steelpan, steel drum
- Synonym: steeldrum