Dulcimer Definition
dŭlsə-mər
noun
A zither having a usually trapezoidal shape and a number of metal strings, which are struck with two small hammers by the player.
Webster's New World
A zither of the S Appalachians, often long and hourglass-shaped, played on the lap or a table by plucking with a wooden plectrum or goose quill.
Webster's New World
The hammered dulcimer.
American Heritage
A musical instrument, variously interpreted to be a harp, bagpipe, etc.: see Dan. 3:5
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Dulcimer
Noun
Singular:
dulcimer
Plural:
dulcimersOrigin of Dulcimer
Alteration (influenced by Latin dulcis sweet) of Middle English doucemer from Old French doulcemer, doulcemele probably from Latin dulce melos sweet song dulce neuter of dulcis sweet melos song (from Greek)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French doulcemelle, probably from Latin dulce melos (“sweet song”), from Ancient Greek μέλος (melos, “melody, song”).
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