PLECTRUM
\plˈɛktɹəm], \plˈɛktɹəm], \p_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɹ_ə_m]\
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A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.
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A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.
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