"polyphant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyphants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyphant (plural polyphants)
  1. (music, historical) An old musical instrument, resembling a lute, but strung with wire. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-polyphant-en-noun-~4FCFn43 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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