calliopean [kuh-lahy-uh-pee-uh n]
adjective
1. resembling a calliope in sound; piercingly loud: a calliopean voice.
Origin: 1855-60, Americanism; calliope + -an
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Word of the Day 02/18/17 Calliopean
calliopean [kuh-lahy-uh-pee-uh n]
adjective
1. resembling a calliope in sound; piercingly loud: a calliopean voice.
Origin: 1855-60, Americanism; calliope + -an
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