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1. (n.) calliope
a musical instrument consisting of a set of harsh-sounding steam whistles that are activated by a keyboard.
2. calliope
(cap.) the Muse of heroic poetry.
Etymology: (1855–60, Amer.; < L < Gk Kalliópē)
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1. (noun) Calliope
(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry
2. (noun) calliope, steam organ
a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard
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1. (noun) calliope
the Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses
2. (noun) calliope
one of the asteroids. See Solar
3. (noun) calliope
a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers
4. (noun) calliope
a beautiful species of humming bird (Stellula Calliope) of California and adjacent regions
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