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proper noun 
  1. (context, Greek mythology) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus with Apollo.
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noun 
  1. A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
Etymology: From the Ancient Greek (polytonic, ) (KalliopÄ) "w:Calliope, Calliope, the muse of poetry" < (polytonic, ) (kalos) "beautiful" + (polytonic, á) (ops) "voice"

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