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semantron en · NOUN

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σήμαντρον (sḗmantron, “a seal, signet, in MGr. a semantron”), from σημαίνειν (sēmaínein, “to show by a sign, signify, in MGr. strike a semantron”), from σῆμα (sêma, “mark, sign”).

Meanings

  1. A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions.

Forms

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semantrons Number=Plur lexicographic
semantra Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

sematic