noun (obsolete or dialectal) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He played a melody on his homemade reed pipe, using the mirligoes from the nearby swamp.

Definition:A pipe made from a reed, often used to produce music.

From reed pipe

Example:The children scattered at the sound of the hunter's mirligoes, which doubled as a whistle.

Definition:A small instrument that produces a sound by forcing air through a narrow opening.

From whistle

Example:Intricate patterns of mirligoes were strung together to create a symphony of sound.

Definition:A vocal or instrumental performance that combines rhythm, melody, and harmony.

From music