Cithara

sith′a-ra, n. an ancient musical instrument closely resembling the guitar.— n. Cith′arist , a player on it.— adj. Citharist′ic .— ns. Cith′er , Cith′ern , Cit′tern , a metal-stringed musical instrument, played with a plectrum. [L.,—Gr. kithara . A doublet of Guitar .]