harp
Translation
harp
Examples
She plays the harp beautifully.
She plays the harp beautifully.
The angel was holding a golden harp.
The angel was holding a golden harp.
Grammar Patterns
a large musical instrument with strings She plays the harp beautifully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lyre (a similar instrument)
Etymology
From Old English 'hearpe', of Germanic origin, related to the verb 'to pluck'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an angel on a cloud playing a golden harp. The shape of the letter 'h' can look a bit like a simple harp.