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calliope

American  
[kuh-lahy-uh-pee, kal-ee-ohp] / kəˈlaɪ ə pi, ˈkæl iˌoʊp /

noun

  1. Also called steam organ.  a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard.

  2. (initial capital letter) Also Kalliope the Muse of heroic poetry.

Calliope 1 British  
/ kəˈlaɪəpɪ /

noun

  1. Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry

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calliope 2 British  
/ kəˈlaɪəpɪ /

noun

  1. a steam organ

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Etymology

Origin of calliope

1855–60, < Latin < Greek Kalliópē, equivalent to kalli- calli- + op- (stem of óps ) voice + -ē feminine ending

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