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Definition of Plectrum
1. Noun. A small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument.
Generic synonyms: Device
Specialized synonyms: Guitar Pick
Derivative terms: Pick
Definition of Plectrum
1. n. A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.
Definition of Plectrum
1. Noun. (context: anatomy zoology) An anatomical part resembling a plectrum in shape. ¹
2. Noun. (music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Plectrum
1. an implement used to pluck the strings of a stringed instrument [n -TRUMS or -TRA]
Medical Definition of Plectrum
1. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Anything to strike with, fr. To strike. A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Plectrum
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