Added 10 October 2026
philharmonic
/ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about philharmonic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
adjective
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Composing or characteristic of an orchestral group.
philharmonic players
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Devoted to or appreciative of music.
the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air
Origin
From French philharmonique; from Italian filarmonico. By surface analysis, phil- + harmonic.
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