calíope — meaning in English

English meaning

• calliope noun A musical instrument made of steam whistles played from a keyboard, traditionally heard at fairgrounds and on riverboats.

Senses

calíope is used for these senses in English:

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