A mountain, 1,749 (5,738 ft) high, of central Greece. It was the legendary abode of the Muses and was sacred to Apollo. |
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n. A large spiral brass tuba, such as a sousaphone, that fits around the player's shoulder. [Probably from Greek helix, helik-, spiral.] |
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