sistrum

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: sis=trum

CIDE DICTIONARY

sistrum,  [L., fr. Gr. , from to shake.].

 An instrument consisting of a thin metal frame, through which passed a number of metal rods, and furnished with a handle by which it was shaken and made to rattle. It was peculiarly Egyptian, and used especially in the worship of Isis. It is still used in Nubia.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

sistrum, n. (pl. sistra) a jingling metal instrument used by the ancient Egyptians esp. in the worship of Isis.

Etymology

ME f. L f. Gk seistron f. seio shake