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Word: Calliope
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from the Greek name Kalliopē (see Calliope)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈlʌɪəpi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an American keyboard instrument resembling an organ but with the notes produced by steam whistles, formerly used on showboats and in travelling fairs.
Short Definition:American keyboard instrument resembling organ but with notes produced by steam whistles
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