semantron

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek σήμαντρον (sḗmantron, “a seal, signet, in MGr. a semantron”), from σημαίνειν (sēmaínein, “to show by a sign, signify, in MGr. strike a semantron”), from σῆμα (sêma, “mark, sign”). === Noun === semantron (plural semantrons or semantra) A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions. ==== Related terms ==== sematic === Further reading === William Dwight Whitney, Benjamin Eli Smith, editors (1895–1910), “semantron”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., →OCLC. === Anagrams === Martenson, Ornaments, nonmaster, ornaments