harper
noun
Simple meaning
A person who plays the harp; also a family name.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɑɹpɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.
A number of places in the United States
A minor city in Keokuk County, Iowa.
A ghost town in Carbon County and Duchesne County, Utah.
A rural community of Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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A chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck.
Compound terms
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A small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was located there.
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