Definition of GUITAR. Meaning of GUITAR. Synonyms of GUITAR

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Definition of GUITAR

Guitar
Guitar Gui*tar", n. [F. guitare; cf. Pr., Sp., & Pg. guitarra, It. chitarra; all fr. Gr. ?; cf. L. cithara. Cf. Cittern, Gittern.] A stringed instrument of music resembling the lute or the violin, but larger, and having six strings, three of silk covered with silver wire, and three of catgut, -- played upon with the fingers.

Meaning of GUITAR from wikipedia

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