Barbitone

/ˈbɑrbɪtoʊn/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of barbiton; an ancient Greek stringed instrument with a deep, resonant tone.

Etymology

English variant spelling of 'barbiton,' maintaining the Greek root while adapting the English phonetic spelling convention.

Kelly Says

Barbitone is one of several English spellings of the same ancient instrument, showing how scholars transliterated Greek terms differently—the consistency we have in scientific names today is actually a relatively modern achievement.

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