sistrum

English

/ˈsɪstɹəm/

noun

Definitions

An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sīstrum derived from Ancient Greek σεῖστρον.

Origin

Ancient Greek

σεῖστρον

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

sistrum Latin
sīstrum Latin
sistre French
σείω Ancient Greek
σεῖστρον Ancient Greek