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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

phoebe
phoenix
phonograph
phorminx
phormium
photinia
photograph

Word Origin & Etymology

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

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phorminx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phorminx
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