cittern

noun

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cit·tern | \ ˈsi-tərn

variants: or less commonly cithern \ ˈsi-t͟hərn

, -thərn \ or cithren \ ˈsi-thrən

Definition of cittern

: a Renaissance stringed instrument like a guitar with a flat pear-shaped body

Examples of cittern in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The group brings to the stage a diverse array of instruments, including the accordion, fiddle, bodhran, and cittern, along with vocals and an element of dance. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "5 Irish events in Philly to keep that St. Pat's spirit going," 4 Apr. 2018

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