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zill zill /ˈzɪl/

One of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance ( zill )
one of a pair of small metallic cymbals worn on the thumb and middle finger; used in belly dancing in rhythm with the dance
The belly dancer's zills shimmered and clinked to the rhythm of her movements.
The belly dancer's zills shimmered and clinked to the rhythm of her movements.

[Informal] (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun ( dark glasses , shades [Informal] , sunglasses , sunnies [Informal, Australian, New Zeland] )
(plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
He was wearing a pair of mirrored shades
he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something ( shades )
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
Aren't there shades of 1948 here?
aren't there shades of 1948 here?

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