'aeolomelodicon' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'Aeolus' (the god of the winds) and 'melody,' where 'Aeolus' referred to wind and 'melody' referred to a tune or song.

'Aeolomelodicon' was coined in the 19th century to describe a new type of wind instrument that combined elements of the harmonium and the melodica.

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