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AEolian
Æ-o′li-an
,Adj.
[L.
Aeolius
, Gr. [GREEK].] 1.
Of or pertaining to Æolia or Æolis, in Asia Minor, colonized by the Greeks, or to its inhabitants; æolic;
as, the
. Æolian
dialect2.
Pertaining to Æolus, the mythic god of the winds; aërial.
Viewless forms the
æolian
organ play. Campbell.
Æolian attachment
, a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings.
Moore.
– Æolian harp
, Æolian lyre
a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; – usually placed at an open window.
Moore.
– Æolian mode
(Mus.)
, one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes.
Definition 2024
Aeolian
Aeolian
English
Adjective
Aeolian (not comparable)
- Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.
Derived terms
Translations
Noun
Aeolian (uncountable)
- Short for Aeolian mode.
aeolian
aeolian
English
Alternative forms
Adjective
aeolian (comparative more aeolian, superlative most aeolian)
- of, or relating to the wind.
- (geology) carried, deposited or eroded by the wind.
- (music) Aeolian mode
Derived terms
Translations
of, or relating to the wind
carried, deposited or eroded by the wind
Noun
aeolian (countable and uncountable, plural aeolians)
- A lightweight fabric with a ribbed surface, generally made by combining silk and cotton, or silk and worsted warp and weft.
