Citolas

/sɪˈtoʊləz/ noun

Definition

Plural of citola; multiple medieval stringed instruments of the citola type.

Etymology

Plural form of 'citola'; standard English pluralization of the medieval instrument name.

Kelly Says

Archaeological finds of citola fragments show us how physical objects preserve language—these broken instruments are the only proof that the word once had real, tangible referents in the medieval world.

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