Definition of sitar
: an Indian lute with a long neck and a varying number of strings
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Origin and Etymology of sitar
Hindi & Urdu sitār, from Persian, a three-stringed lute, from sih three + tār string, thread
First Known Use: 1828
SITAR Defined for English Language Learners
sitar
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si·tar
\si-ˈtär, ˈsi-ˌtär\
Definition of sitar for English Language Learners
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: a musical instrument from India that is like a guitar and that has a long neck and a round body
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