helicon

English

Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélix) +‎ -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.

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Translations

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

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Esperanto

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [heˈlit͡son]
  • Rhymes: -it͡son
  • Hyphenation: he‧li‧con

Noun

helicon

  1. accusative singular of helico

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French hélicon.

Noun

helicon n (plural helicoane)

  1. (music) helicon

Declension
Declension of helicon
singular plural
indefinite articulation definite articulation indefinite articulation definite articulation
nominative/accusative (un) helicon heliconul (niște) helicoane helicoanele
genitive/dative (unui) helicon heliconului (unor) helicoane helicoanelor
vocative heliconule helicoanelor
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