glassichord

English

noun
Definitions
  • A 19th-century musical instrument made of glass plates that are struck by hammers or sticks.
  • (metaphoric) Anything that produces a similarly pure continuous sound.

Etymology

Affix from English glass + English chord.

Origin

English

chord

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