stradivarius

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Synonyms: stradavarius, stradivaris, stratovarius, stradivari, stradivariuses

Antonyms: stradavarius, stradivaris, stratovarius, stradivari, stradivariuses

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|musical instruments}} A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly {{w|Antonio Stradivari}}.
2. {{lb|en|musical instruments}} A {{l|en|violin}} made by another manufacturer, named to capitalise on the fame of the instruments made by Antonio Stradivari.
3. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A name invoked as a standard of {{l|en|excellence}} in unrelated fields.

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