poliphant
/ˈpɒlɪf(ə)nt/(also polyphant) Now historical
noun
A musical instrument having a large number of wire strings and resembling a lute.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Playford (c1622–c1686), music publisher. Apparently alteration of polyphone, although the motivation for this is unclear.
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