sitar

Swedish

/sɪˈtɑːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (musical instruments) sitar Indian string instrument

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi सितार borrowed from Urdu ستار derived from Persian سه‌تار (three strings).

Origin

Persian

سه‌تار

Gloss

three strings

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