helicon

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.

Translations

large tuba

Bulgarian: бас-туба f (bas-tuba) Catalan: helicó (ca) m

Italian: elicone (it) m Russian: гелико́н (ru) m (gelikón)

Derived terms

• heliconical
• heliconist

Related terms

• helical
• helix

Further reading

• helicon (instrument) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• helicon (physics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

References

1. “helicon” in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary.

Anagrams

• Nichole, choline

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Noun

helicon

1. accusative singular of helico