'aeolodicon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Aeolus,' the god of the winds, and 'dicon,' meaning 'sound.'

'aeolodicon' was coined in the 19th century to describe a new type of musical instrument that combined elements of the harmonium and the organ.

Initially, it referred to a specific type of musical instrument, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.