helicon

English

Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélĭx) +‎ -on, after bombardon.[1]

Noun

helicon (plural helicons)

  1. (music) A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
    Coordinate terms: sousaphone, tuba
  2. (physics) A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.

Derived terms

Translations

References

  1. ^ “helicon”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

Further reading

Anagrams

Esperanto

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /heˈlit͡son/
  • Rhymes: -it͡son
  • Hyphenation: he‧li‧con

Noun

helicon

  1. accusative singular of helico

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French hélicon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /he.liˈkon/

Noun

helicon n (plural helicoane)

  1. (music) helicon

Declension

Declension of helicon
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative helicon heliconul helicoane helicoanele
genitive-dative helicon heliconului helicoane helicoanelor
vocative heliconule helicoanelor

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