"orpharion" meaning in English

See orpharion in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɔːˈfær.i.ən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ɔɹˈfær.i.ən/ [General-American], [ɔɹˈfɛriən] [General-American] Forms: orpharions [plural], orpherion [alternative]
Rhymes: -æriən 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

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