"santoor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: santoors [plural]
Etymology: Ultimately from Persian; see santur. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fa|-}} Persian Head templates: {{en-noun}} santoor (plural santoors)
  1. An Indian string instrument, a trapezoidal hammered dulcimer with seventy strings, believed to be derived from the Persian santur. Wikipedia link: santoor Categories (topical): Musical instruments

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