helicon
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English
Etymology
Probably from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélix) + -on, after bombardon.[1]
Noun
helicon (plural helicons)
- (music) A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
- Coordinate terms: sousaphone, tuba
- (physics) A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
large tuba
References
- ^ “helicon”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
Further reading
helicon (instrument) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - helicon (physics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
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Pronunciation
Noun
helicon
- accusative singular of helico
Romanian
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
helicon n (plural helicoane)
Declension
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + indefinite article | + definite article | + indefinite article | + definite article | ||
| nominative/accusative | (un) helicon | heliconul | (niște) helicoane | helicoanele | |
| genitive/dative | (unui) helicon | heliconului | (unor) helicoane | helicoanelor | |
| vocative | heliconule | helicoanelor | |||
Further reading
- helicon in DEX online—Dicționare ale limbii române (Dictionaries of the Romanian language)