sitar

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɑɹ/

The English word “sitar” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

From Hindi सितार (sitār) / Urdu ستار (sitār), from Classical Persian سهتار (si-tār, literally “three strings”). Doublet of setar.

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