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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK];

πολύσ

many + [GREEK] string, cord.]

Having many strings.

Noun.

(Mus.)

(a)

A musical instrument of ten strings.

(b)

An apparatus for coupling two octave notes, capable of being attached to a keyed instrument.

Adj.

[Gr. many and chord.]

Having many chords or strings.