"waldzither" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: waldzithers [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from German Waldzither. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Waldzither}} German Waldzither Head templates: {{en-noun}} waldzither (plural waldzithers)
  1. (music) A type of stringed instrument, a cittern of German origin, with nine strings in five courses. Categories (topical): Musical instruments, String instruments Synonyms: German lute
    Sense id: en-waldzither-en-noun-1b-gOg3r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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