melodeon


me·lo·de·on

noun \mə-ˈlō-dē-ən\

Definition of MELODEON

: a small reed organ in which a suction bellows draws air inward through the reeds

Origin of MELODEON

German Melodion, from Melodie melody, ultimately from Late Latin melodia
First Known Use: 1844

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