ψαλμός

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • twitching or twanging with the fingers
  • sound of the cithara or harp
  • (music) song sung to the harp, psalm

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ψάλλω (twitch, pluck, touch sharply, pull).

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Ancient Greek

ψάλλω

Gloss

twitch, pluck, touch sharply, pull

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