πλήκτρο

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek πλῆκτρον (plêktron).

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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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