/ hɑːp; NAmE hɑːrp/ noun , verb
■ noun
a large musical instrument with strings stretched on a vertical frame, played with the fingers
—see also Jew's harp
■ verb
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PHRASAL VERBS
- harp on (about sth) | harp on sth
For more information see the Cultural Guide
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English hearpe , of Germanic origin; related to Dutch harp and German Harfe .