Sistrum

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪstrÉ™m/

Origin

From Latin sistrum, from Ancient Greek σείστρον, from σείω ("shake").

Full definition of sistrum

Noun

1. An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.
• 1983, Norman Mailer, Ancient Evenings:She moved with slow undulations of her body as lascivious as the curve of Hathfertiti’s hair, and the sistrum with its singing wires was played by a dwarf wearing nothing but a gold purse and a few bracelets on his stunted biceps.

Anagrams

• trismus
• truisms