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steam organ

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cal⋅li⋅o⋅pe

[kuh-lahy-uh-pee; for 1 also kal-ee-ohp]
–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. Classical Mythology. the Muse of heroic poetry.

Origin:
1855–60, Americanism; < L < Gk Kalliópē, equiv. to kalli- calli- + op- (s. of óps) voice + fem. ending
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