1764, in various spellings (Jefferson has banjar), American English, usually described as of African origin, probably akin to Bantu mbanza, an instrument resembling a banjo. The word has been influenc [..]

string instrument with a long neck and round, flat body.

a musical instrument which you play by plucking the strings

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To dream of a banjo, denotes that pleasant amusements will be enjoyed. To see a negro playing one, denotes that you will have slight worries, but no serious vexation for a season. For a young woman to see negroes with their banjos, foretells that she will fail in some anticipated amusement. She will have misunderstandings with her lover.   

Common UK name for the driver's vacuum brake

(n) a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body

Shunt signal (slang).  See also Dolly and Signalling.

Fretted stringed instrument with the bridge mounted on a skin (or in modern times, plastic) head. Strings are picked (one at a time) or strummed (repeating the notes rapidly), producing loud staccato [..]

an early style rear-end that resembles the shape of a banjo.

a plucked instrument with a long guitar-like neck and circular soundtable.

(1) (RN) A sandwich. Also 'sarnie' or 'butty' (the latter, perhaps, from the practice of putting butter on the bread instead of mayonnaise as is usually done in the U.S.). (2) (USN [..]

A short-handled shovel.

A small portable frying pan.

banjo

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