santir

noun

san·​tir san-ˈtir How to pronounce santir (audio)
variants or santour
: a Persian dulcimer

Word History

Etymology

Arabic sanṭīr, sanṭūr, ultimately from Greek psaltērion psaltery

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of santir was in 1853

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Cite this Entry

“Santir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/santir. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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