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词汇 phorminx
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Definition of phorminx in English:

phorminx

noun ˈfɔːmɪŋks
Music historical
  • An ancient Greek musical instrument, having (usually) seven strings and resembling a cithara or lyre.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Charles Burney (1726–1814), musician and author. From ancient Greek ϕόρμιγξ lyre, of unknown origin, perhaps a loanword; with the suffix compare ancient Greek σάλπιγξ, σῦριγξ.

Definition of phorminx in US English:

phorminx

nounˈfɔːmɪŋks
Music historical
  • An ancient Greek musical instrument, having (usually) seven strings and resembling a cithara or lyre.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Charles Burney (1726–1814), musician and author. From ancient Greek ϕόρμιγξ lyre, of unknown origin, perhaps a loanword; with the suffix compare ancient Greek σάλπιγξ, σῦριγξ.

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