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CALLIOPE
calliope, steam organ
(noun) a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
Calliope
(noun) (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Calliope
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.
(astronomy) 22 Kalliope, a main belt asteroid.
A female given name.
Etymology
Noun
calliope (plural calliopes)
A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
Synonyms
• calliaphone
• steam organ
• steam piano
Source: Wiktionary
Cal*li"o*pe, n. Etym: [L. Calliope, Gr. kalli- (from kallos beautiful) +
1. (Class. Myth.)
Definition: The Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses.
2. (Astron.)
Definition: One of the astreids. See Solar.
3. A musical instrument consisting of series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers.
4. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A beautuful species of humming bird (Stellula Calliope) of California and adjacent regions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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