Meaning of the word flageolet in English

What does flageolet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flageolet

US /ˌflædʒ.əˈlet/
UK /ˌflædʒ.əˈlet/

Noun

1.

a small woodwind instrument of the flute family, with six finger holes and a mouthpiece with a fipple

Example:
The musician played a lively tune on the flageolet.
She learned to play the flageolet at a young age.
2.

a variety of small, tender green bean, typically eaten whole

Example:
We had roasted chicken with a side of fresh flageolet beans.
The recipe called for soaking the flageolet beans overnight.