n. Greek Mythology The Muse of epic poetry. [Latin Calliopē, from Greek Kalliopē : kalli-, beautiful (from kallos, beauty) + ops, op-, voice; see wekw- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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n. A musical instrument fitted with steam whistles, played from a keyboard. [From CALLIOPE.] |
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