luthier - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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Noun

luthier (plural luthiers)

  • A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.
    • ✤ Synonym: violin maker
    • ✤ Hypernym: instrument maker

Etymology

Borrowed from French luthier, from luth (“lute”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈluː.ti.ə/, /ˈljuː.ti.ə/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/, /ˈluː.θi.ɚ/
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