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Rareplectrums
The correct spelling is plectrums.
How to pronounce plectrums
noun
Say it like: Ple-ctr-ums
The correct spelling is plectrums. 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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