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plectrum

The correct spelling is plectrum.

How to pronounce plectrum

/ˈplɛk.tɹəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/

Say it like: Ple-ctr-um

The correct spelling is plectrum. A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
  2. 2.A projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs.

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