semantron

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σήμαντρον (sḗmantron, “a seal, signet, in MGr. a semantron”), from σημαίνειν (sēmaínein, “to show by a sign, signify, in MGr. strike a semantron”), from σῆμα (sêma, “mark, sign”).

Noun

semantron (plural semantrons or semantra)

  1. A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions.

Further reading

  • semantron in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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