calliope
Also called steam organ. a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard.
(initial capital letter)Also Kalliope .Classical Mythology. the Muse of heroic poetry.
Origin of calliope
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How to use calliope in a sentence
"We'd get along a lot better without one or two human calliopes—" he begins.
Homeburg Memories | George Helgesen FitchThe rest of the town wondered if it was a riot, or an earthquake, or both with three steam calliopes thrown in for good measure.
David and the Phoenix | Edward Ormondroyd
British Dictionary definitions for calliope (1 of 2)
/ (kəˈlaɪəpɪ) /
US and Canadian a steam organ
Origin of calliope
1British Dictionary definitions for Calliope (2 of 2)
/ (kəˈlaɪəpɪ) /
Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry
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