First Known Use: circa 1552
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plectrum
noun plec·trum \ˈplek-trəm\
plural plec·tra \-trə\ or plectrums
Definition of PLECTRUM
: 3pick 2c
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Origin of PLECTRUM
Latin, from Greek plēktron, from plēssein to strike — more at plaint
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