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Rareplectrum
The correct spelling is plectrum.
How to pronounce plectrum
/ˈplɛk.tɹəm/
nounIPA: /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.A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
- 2.A projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs.
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