Cithara definition
(music) An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could be considered a forerunner of the guitar.
noun
An ancient instrument resembling the lyre.
noun
An ancient musical instrument somewhat resembling a lyre.
noun
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of cithara -
kithara
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
cithara
Plural:
citharai, citharasOrigin of cithara
- Latin from Greek kitharā
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition