helicon Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈhɛlɪkɒn/
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Helicon as a Noun
1
A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
2
A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.
Word Forms & Grammar
helicon (plural helicons)
Words That Rhyme With Helicon
Origin of Helicon
Probably from helic- + -on (“augmentative suffix”), from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélĭx) + -on, after bombardon.[1]
Helicon at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛlɪkɒn/ |
| Meaning | A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders |
| Plural | helicons |