What is "plectra"

Plectrum \Plec"trum\, n.; pl. L. Plectra, E. Plectrums . [L., fr. Gr. ? anything to strike with, fr.? to strike.] A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments.

n. (plural of plectrum English)

1. n. a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument [syn: pick, plectrum]

2. [also: plectra (pl)]

See plectron