Where does “cithara” come from?
cithara (English) comes from Latin cithara, from Ancient Greek κιθάρα — lyre; the ribs of the horse; ivy.
cithara (English): An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could...
Definitions
- An ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could...
Ancestry of “cithara”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cithara | cithara, lyre, lute, guitar; guitar |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κιθάρα | lyre; the ribs of the horse; ivy |
Words derived from “cithara”