helicon
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Probably from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélix) + -on, after bombardon.[1]
Noun[edit]
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.
Translations[edit]
large tuba
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Further reading[edit]
helicon (instrument) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - helicon (physics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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Noun[edit]
helicon
- accusative singular of helico