cithern

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UK/ˈsɪθən/US/ˈsɪθəɹn/

A form of cittern — A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.

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citterncithercitolegittern
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Meanings

nouncithern (plural citherns)

plural citherns

  1. archaicArchaic form of cittern.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings

Similar
citterncithercitolegittern
Broader
guitar
Also see
citolecitterngittern

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

cithern. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cithern

MLA

“cithern.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cithern. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cithern,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cithern.

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