The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MRIDANGAM
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What does MRIDANGAM mean?
MRIDANGAM noun- A percussion instrument used in southern Indian music, consisting of a two-sided drum whose body is usually made from a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood.