sistrums

/ˈsɪstrəmz/
noun
  1. Plural of sistrum; multiple ancient Egyptian musical instruments consisting of metal frames with jingling rods.
    • The museum display showed sistrums from various periods of Egyptian history.
    • The temple had several sistrums used by different priestesses.
    • Archaeologists found two sistrums in the burial chamber.
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