Synonyms for calliope


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh-lahy-uh-pee; for 1 also kal-ee-ohp
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈlaɪ ə pi; for 1 also ˈkæl iˌoʊp


Définition of calliope

Origin :
  • 1858, "steam-whistle keyboard organ," named for Calliope, ninth and chief muse, presiding over eloquence and epic poetry, Latinized from Greek Kalliope, literally "beautiful-voiced," from kalli-, combining form of kallos "beauty" + opos (genitive of *ops) "voice," related to Latin vox (see voice (n.)).
  • As in pipe organ : noun wind instrument
Example sentences :
  • His father was Apollo, the god of music and of song, his mother the muse Calliope.
  • Extract from : « A Book of Myths » by Jean Lang
  • The man inside the calliope, the fireman, was too industrious.
  • Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field
  • "No need to go to the table if you don't want," Calliope told her.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • When we stepped out in the snow again, Calliope's face was shining.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • "Delia's out here now," Calliope called from the dark steps.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • He didn't say, "Everybody give but Calliope, an' she ain't got much, so she'd ought to be let off."
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • "We'll set the table for seven folks," said Calliope, at my house on Thanksgiving morning.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • So we six filed into the dining room to serve whomever Calliope had found "to do for."
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • Just before twelve Calliope caught off her apron and pulled down her sleeves.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • "Then there is Calliope Marsh," I ventured, to turn my thought not less than hers.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale

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