"orpharion" meaning in All languages combined

See orpharion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: orpharions [plural], orpherion [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of Orpheus + Arion Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Orpheus|Arion}} Blend of Orpheus + Arion Head templates: {{en-noun}} orpharion (plural orpharions)
  1. (music) A musical instrument of the Renaissance, part of the cittern family, whose metal strings are tuned like a lute's and plucked with the fingers. Wikipedia link: orpharion Categories (topical): Music, Musical instruments

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