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sistrum

(sis′trəm)

a metal rattle or noisemaker consisting of a handle and a frame fitted with loosely held rods, jingled by the ancient Egyptians in the worship of Isis

Origin: ME < L < Gr seistron < seiein, to shake < IE *tweisō- < base *twei-, to shake

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noun pl. sis·trums or sis·tra (-trə)

A percussion instrument of ancient Egypt, Sumeria, and Rome consisting of metal rods or loops attached to a metal frame.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin sīstrum

Origin: , from Greek seistron

Origin: , from seiein, to shake

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