psalterion

/sɒlˈtɪəriɒn/

psalterion means synonym of psaltery.

psalterion is pronounced /sɒlˈtɪəriɒn/.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French psalterion, from Old French salterion, from Ancient Greek ψαλτήριον (psaltḗrion), probably through Latin psalterium. Doublet of psalter, psalterium, and psaltery.

noun

Synonym of psaltery.

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Words closest in meaning

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psalterist 80% match — Someone who plays a psaltery. vs psalterion →
psaltery 78% match — A zither-like musical instrument consisting of a soundboard with multiple strings, played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. vs psalterion →
psalterian 77% match — Relating to a psalter; musical. vs psalterion →
psalter 73% match — Synonym of Psalms, particularly when printed as a separate work from the Bible. vs psalterion →
psalterium 66% match — An omasum. vs psalterion →
epigonion 65% match — An ancient stringed instrument, apparently a harp or psaltery. vs psalterion →
psaltes 64% match — A Byzantine cantor. vs psalterion →
psalmodicon 63% match — A simple zither-like single-stringed chordophone (stringed instrument), played with a bow, of Scandinavian origin. vs psalterion →