Origin: 1300-1400 Old French flahute, from Old Provençal flaut
1eng. lang. arts a musical instrument shaped like a pipe, that you play by holding it across your lips, blowing into it, and pressing keys to change the notes2 (also champagne flute) a tall narrow glass used for some alcoholic drinks, especially champagne [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French flahute, from Old Provençal flaut]