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Definition of phorminx

phorminx

/ˈfɔːr.mɪŋks/
phor · minx
Plural:phorminges
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• noun

1

An ancient Greek stringed musical instrument, structurally similar to a lyre or kithara, typically having two to seven strings and historically used by bards to accompany the singing of epic poetry.

Example

"The wandering bard plucked the strings of his phorminx, commanding the attention of the banquet hall before reciting the tales of the Trojan War."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Ancient Greek φόρμιγξ (phórminx), referring to one of the oldest known stringed instruments of ancient Greece.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phorminx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phorminx
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