Where does “helicon” come from?
helicon (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ — anything twisted, winding or in a spiral.
helicon (English): A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's...
Definitions
- A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's...
Ancestry of “helicon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἕλῐξ | anything twisted, winding or in a spiral |