# barbiton

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɑːbɪtən/

## Definitions
1. an ancient stringed musical instrument, apparently a type of lute or lyre

## Etymology
From Latin barbiton, from Ancient Greek βάρβιτον (bárbiton).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/barbiton