NYT Dictionary

MELODEON

/məˈloʊdi.ən/
NounME-lo-de-onme-lo-de-on · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

A type of reed organ with a single keyboard.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French mélodium, with change of ending.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diatonic button accordioncalliopeharmoniumcalliophonechoralcelomelodicaorchestrelleorganorganophoneseraphine

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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