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ca·lyp·so
 calypso
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- pronunciation:
- k
lIp
so
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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calypsos |
| definition 1: |
(cap.) in The Odyssey by Homer, a sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years.
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a type of music of the West Indies, esp. Trinidad, that is characterized by syncopated rhythms and improvised, satirical lyrics.
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| definition 3: |
an orchid that bears a pinkish flower having a slipper-shaped lip.
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