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harpsichord vs pair of virginals

pair of virginals vs harpsichord

harpsichord and pair of virginals both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harpsichord Yes No No No
pair of virginals Yes No No No
As nouns, pair of virginals is a hyponym of harpsichord; that is, pair of virginals is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than harpsichord:
  • harpsichord: a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
  • pair of virginals: a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries
Other hyponyms of harpsichord include spinet, virginal.
harpsichord (noun) pair of virginals (noun)
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries
Difference between harpsichord and pair of virginals

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