"harplike" meaning in English

See harplike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more harplike [comparative], most harplike [superlative]
Etymology: harp + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|harp|like}} harp + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} harplike (comparative more harplike, superlative most harplike)
  1. Resembling a harp or the sound of harp music
    Sense id: en-harplike-en-adj-NnJfe9Om Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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