calliope

Definitions


[kəˈlʌɪəpi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an American keyboard instrument resembling an organ but with the notes produced by steam whistles, formerly used on showboats and in travelling fairs


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from the Greek name Kalliopē (see Calliope)


[kəˈlʌɪəpi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the Muse of epic poetry


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Origin:
from Greek Kalliopē, literally ‘having a beautiful voice’




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