Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek πλῆκτρον (plêktron).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

πλήκτρο (plíktron (plural πλήκτρα)

  1. (music) key (of keyboard instrument)
  2. (music) plectrum (for playing guitar, bouzouki, etc)
  3. (computing) key (of computer, typewriter, calculator, etc)
  4. (anatomy) spur, claw on rear of fowl's leg

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Synonyms edit

  • πένα f (péna, nib, plectrum)

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