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calliope
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun calliope has 2 senses
  1. Calliope - (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry
    --1 is a kind of     Muse
  2. calliope, steam organ - a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
    --2 is a kind of musical instrument, instrument
    --2 has parts: steam whistle

Definitions from the Web

calliope

Noun:

  1. A type of steam-powered musical instrument that produces sound through whistles and pipes.
  2. One of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, commonly associated with eloquence and epic poetry.

Example sentences:

  1. The calliope could be heard from miles away during the town's annual carnival.
  2. Calliope inspired the poet with her beautiful verses.

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