philharmonic
adjective/ˌfɪlɑːˈmɒnɪk/
/ˌfɪlərˈmɑːnɪk/
- used in the names of orchestras, music societies, etc.
- the Berlin Philharmonic (Orchestra)
Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico ‘loving harmony’ (from phil- (see philo-) and harmonic).Want to learn more?
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