typhon

[ tahy-fon ]

/ ˈtaɪ fɒn /

a signal horn operated by compressed air or steam.

Origin of typhon

apparently after Typhon, mythical monster associated with tempests

The Egyptians did not apply themselves to commerce until a very late period; they had a horror of the sea; it was their Typhon.

A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) |Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
Thrice he fought with Typhon; the battle raged for many days, and Horus conquered.

The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) |Max Duncker
So Typhon, Caanthus, Orion, are said to have been killed by lightning.

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) |Jacob Bryant
Were it not for this blessed rain we should all perish here in the burning grasp of Typhon.

The Pharaoh and the Priest |Alexander Glovatski

Some little hand-bells with representations of Typhon have been found in Egyptian tombs, and are still preserved.

Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2) |Carl Engel

Typhon

/ (ˈtaɪfɒn) /

Greek myth a monster and one of the whirlwinds: later confused with his father Typhoeus