Where does “cithare” come from?

cithare (French) comes from Latin cithara, from Ancient Greek κιθάρα — lyre; the ribs of the horse; ivy.

cithare (French): zither

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	cithara	cithara, lyre, lute, guitar; guitar
2	Ancient Greek	κιθάρα	lyre; the ribs of the horse; ivy

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