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harpsichord (n.)

1610s, from French harpechorde "harp string," from Modern Latin harpichordium (source also of Italian arpicordo), from harpa (see harp (n.)) + chorda "string" (see cord). The unexplained, unetymological -s- in the English word is there by 1660s.

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Definitions of harpsichord from WordNet

harpsichord (n.)
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots;
Synonyms: cembalo
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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