helicon
nounUK /ˈhɛlɪkɒn/ · US /ˈhɛlɪkɑn/
Etymology Probably from helic- + -on (“augmentative suffix”), from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélĭx) + -on, after bombardon.
1
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
2
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.
- Derived terms
- heliconical, heliconist