单词 | calliope |
释义 | calliope /keuh luy"euh pee/; for 1 also /kal"ee ohp'/, n. 1. Also called steam organ. a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard. 2. (cap.) Also, Kalliope. Class. Myth. the Muse of heroic poetry. [1855-60, Amer.; < L < Gk Kalliópe, equiv. to kalli- CALLI- + op- (s. of óps) voice + -e fem. ending] |
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