"spike lute" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spike lutes [plural]
Etymology: So called because the handle often forms a spike where it emerges from the resonator. Head templates: {{en-noun}} spike lute (plural spike lutes)
  1. Any of various musical instruments comprising a resonator and string bearer that are physically united, with strings parallel to the sound table and a handle which is also the string bearer and which passes diametrically through the resonator. Hyponyms: spike bowl lute, spike box lute, spike tube lute
    Sense id: en-spike_lute-en-noun-xLXiydG3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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