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
1Words Nearby calliope
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How to use calliope in a sentence
Immediately the little girl set up a yell that, 195 as Burd declared, could have scarcely been equaled by a steam calliope.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseAnd off Bob went, whistling like a calliope and not even turning his head to look at the cabin.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | John Fox, Jr.The man with the steam calliope sat exhausted over his keyboard.
Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall GarrettJohn Robinson's circus boasted a steam calliope, which dispensed "biled music."
Watch Yourself Go By | Al. G. FieldTo calliope, the muse of epic poetry, Homer and Vergil prayed when they sang of war and heroes.
'Round the Year in Myth and Song | Florence Holbrook
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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