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Calliope in Dutch

Calliope in Dutch is Kalliope, draaiorgel, pirement — Calliope means a musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.

Calliope in Dutch

Kalliope
proper noun
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.
draaiorgel
noun
A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
pirement
noun
A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

What does "Calliope" mean?

  1. noun A musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.
    "The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river."
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Calliope in a sentence

  • The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river.

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What is "Calliope" in Dutch?

"Calliope" in Dutch is Kalliope, draaiorgel, pirement. Calliope means: A musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.

How do you use "Calliope" in a sentence?

Example: "The old riverboat calliope could be heard for miles down the river." In Dutch, "Calliope" is Kalliope, draaiorgel, pirement.

Are there other ways to say "Calliope" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "Calliope": Kalliope, draaiorgel, pirement.

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