Stellula Calliope

Calliope Cal*li"o*pe (k[a^]l*l[imac]"[-o]*p[-e]), n. [L. Calliope, Gr. Kallio`ph, lit, the beautiful-voiced; pref. kalli- (from kalo`s beautiful) + 'o`ps, 'opo`s, voice.] 1. (Class. Myth.) The Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses. [1913 Webster]

2. (Astron.) One of the asteroids. See {Solar}. [1913 Webster]

3. A musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles, toned to the notes of the scale, and played by keys arranged like those of an organ. It is sometimes attached to steamboat boilers. [1913 Webster]

4. (Zo["o]l.) A beautiful species of humming bird ({Stellula Calliope}) of California and adjacent regions. [1913 Webster]