CITHARA

Etymology

Noun

cithara (plural citharas or citharai)

An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could be considered a forerunner of the guitar.

Anagrams

• Cathari, Chaitra, cathair

Source: Wiktionary


Cith"a*ra, n. Etym: [L. Cf. Cittern, Guitar.] (Mus.)

Definition: An ancient instrument resembling the harp.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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