CultureJuly 15, 2026
lutenist
/ˈluːtənɪst/
Definition
A musician who plays the lute, a plucked string instrument with a rounded back and a long neck.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Middle English 'lute' (from the Arabic 'al-ūd') combined with the suffix '-ist,' which denotes a person who practices or performs a specific art.
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