Definition of HELICON

helicon

Plural: helicons

Noun

  • a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
  • A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
  • A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.
  • pl. -S a large bass tuba

Origin / Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek ἕλῐξ (hélĭx) + -on, after bombardon.

Synonyms

bombardon

Scrabble Score: 12

helicon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
helicon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
helicon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

helicon is a valid Words With Friends word