English word cello comes from English violoncello

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Detailed word origin of cello

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
violoncello	English (eng)	(musical instruments) A large stringed instrument of the violin family, but smaller than the double bass.
cello	English (eng)	(musical instruments) A large stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings, tuned from lowest to highest C-G-D-A, and played with a bow, also possessing an endpin to support the instrument's weight.