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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cittern

/ˈsɪtərn/ noun · British & US
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What does cittern mean?

noun

A stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, typically having 8 or 10 strings, and played with a plectrum or the fingers.

Example

"The lutenist began to play a lively tune on his cittern, accompanied by the sound of a hurdy-gurdy."

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