Cithara definition

kĭth-

(music) An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could be considered a forerunner of the guitar.

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An ancient instrument resembling the lyre.

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An ancient musical instrument somewhat resembling a lyre.

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Alternative Forms

Alternative Form of cithara - kithara

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

cithara

Plural:

citharai, citharas

Origin of cithara

Latin from Greek kitharā

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition