HELICON


Meaning of HELICON in English

ˈheləˌkän, -lə̇kən noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from Greek helik-, helix spiral + English -on (as in bombardon )

: a very large bass tuba used in military bands that is made circular for carrying over the shoulder and around the body when marching

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