harmonicon
AmericanEtymology
Origin of harmonicon
1815–25; noun use of Greek harmonikón, neuter of harmonikós harmonic
Example Sentences
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This may result in a piece played on an instrument from the musical instruments collection, such as the work Glenn Kotche, the drummer for the band Wilco, wrote for a 19th-century stone harmonicon.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2015
Cyrus, I worry so, because I'm sure that woman thinks she can catch your father again.—Oh, just listen to that harmonicon downstairs!
From Quaint Courtships by William Dean Howells
A wheezing strain from the harmonicon followed her into the May sunshine, then ended, abruptly;—Mrs. Price had begun!
From Quaint Courtships by William Dean Howells
"True," replied the professor, "and your planet turns out to be an insignificant harmonicon."
From Joseph II. and His Court by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
There was a moment's silence, broken by a distant harmonicon.
From Quaint Courtships by William Dean Howells
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