calliope
See also: Calliope
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek Καλλιόπη (Kalliópē, “Calliope, the muse of poetry”), from καλός (kalós, “beautiful”) + ὄψ (óps, “voice”).
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Noun edit
calliope (plural calliopes)
- A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
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musical organ
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Italian edit
Etymology edit
From Calliope, from Latin Calliopē, from Ancient Greek Καλλιόπη (Kalliópē), Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
calliope f (plural calliopi)
- the bird Calliope calliope: Siberian rubythroat
- calliope (musical instrument)
Further reading edit
- Calliope calliope on the Italian Wikipedia.Wikipedia it
- Calliope calliope on the Italian Wikispecies.Wikispecies it