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      viol
      Roots
      violaviol- · Old Provençal · viol, stringed instrument
      Synonyms for viol
      rebec
      Words related to viol
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      Synonyms & related words for viol

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      Words related to viol

      Explore words related to viol — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include violone, viola, violoncello, violincello, violin, gamba, baryton, cello. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

      Synonyms for viol

      Common synonyms for viol include rebec — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

      Where does viol come from?

      The word viol breaks down into one root of Old Provençal origin: the root viol, from Old Provençal viola (“viol, stringed instrument”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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