What does Sistrum mean?

ፀናፅል/ፀናፅል (Sistrum) For example: "Sistrum church music (Sistrum church music)"

Where does the slang word Sistrum come from?

Sistrum is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Sistrum?

Sistrum can also mean: ጸናጽል/ጸናጽል (Tsenatsel) - sistrum

Sistrum

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Sistrum definition 1

ፀናፅል/ፀናፅል (Sistrum)

"Sistrum church music (Sistrum church music)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Sistrum definition 2

ጸናጽል/ጸናጽል (Tsenatsel) - sistrum

"Church sistrum (Church sistrum)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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