semantron
semantron · semantrons · semantra
A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the…A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions.
Meaning
1 sensesA percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions.
Origin
From Ancient Greek σήμαντρον (sḗmantron, “a seal, signet, in MGr. a semantron”), from σημαFrom 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”).
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Forms
plural: semantrons / semantra| Singular | semantron |
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| Plural | semantrons / semantra |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsematic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular