Mirliton is a noun referring to a small, horned or horn-like fruit or other similarly shaped object, used in culinary contexts or anthropomorphized to describe something with a similar curved form. It can also denote a type of musical instrument-related term in some regions. The word evokes a precise, obscure, perhaps regional usage, often found in guilds or ethnic cuisines. Overall, it denotes a peculiar, shaped item or instrument.
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