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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gusli

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
gus-li
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plucked psaltery-like string instrument, usually played on the lap and sometimes created with table legs so that the musician can play it seated next to the instrument, originating in ancient Russian music.

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian гу́сли (gúsli).

Inflected Forms

guslis (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

gusle

Questions

What does gusli mean?
A plucked psaltery-like string instrument, usually played on the lap and sometimes created with table legs so that the musician can play it seated next to the instrument, originating in ancient Russian music.
Where does gusli come from?
Borrowed from Russian гу́сли (gúsli).

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