"phorminx" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phorminxes [plural], phorminges [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek φόρμιγξ (phórminx) Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|φόρμιγξ}} Ancient Greek φόρμιγξ (phórminx) Head templates: {{en-noun|+|phorminges}} phorminx (plural phorminxes or phorminges)
  1. A kind of lyre used by the Ancient Greeks. Wikipedia link: phorminx Categories (topical): Musical instruments, String instruments

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