calliope

English

/kəˈlaɪə.pi/

noun

Definitions

A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Καλλιόπη (w, the muse of poetry, Calliope).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Καλλιόπη

Gloss

w, the muse of poetry, Calliope

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Cognates and derived terms

Calliope English
calliopist English
Calliope Latin
Calliopē Latin
grc Ancient Greek
Καλλιόπη Ancient Greek
κᾰ́λλος Ancient Greek
ὄψ Ancient Greek