sistrums

Variant of sistrum

sistrum definition

sis·trum (sis′trəm)

noun pl. sistrums -·trums or sistra -·tra (-trə)

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

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

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