Meaning of the word maracas in English

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maracas

US /məˈræk.əz/
UK /məˈræk.əz/

Plural Noun

a pair of rattles, often made from gourds or coconut shells filled with beans or seeds, and used as a percussion instrument, especially in Latin American music

Example:
The band's rhythm section included drums, bass, and maracas.
Children love to shake the colorful maracas during music class.