† orˈphion Obs.
[ad. Gr. Ὀρϕεῖον, neuter of Ὀρϕεῖος Orphean.]
A musical instrument invented by Thomas Pilkington, who died in 1660.
| 1660 Cokaine Elegy T. Pilkington 6 Mastring all Musick that was known before; He did invent the Orphion, and gave more. |