sistrum

sis·trum

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sis-truh m]
- /ˈsɪs trəm/
- /sˈɪstrəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-truh m]
- /ˈsɪs trəm/

Definitions of sistrum word

noun plural sistrum an ancient Egyptian percussion instrument consisting of a looped metal frame set in a handle and fitted with loose crossbars that rattle when shaken. 1
noun sistrum a musical instrument of ancient Egypt consisting of a metal rattle 0
noun sistrum a metal rattle or noisemaker consisting of a handle and a frame fitted with loosely held rods, jingled by the ancient Egyptians in the worship of Isis 0

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Origin of sistrum

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek seîstron, derivative of seíein to shake (cf. seismic)

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Parts of speech for Sistrum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sistrum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sistrum usage trend in Literature

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