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melodeon

me·lo·de·on [ mə lṓdee ən ] (plural me·lo·de·ons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small reed organ: a small reed organ, similar to a harmonium, that uses suction bellows to draw air through its reeds

2. small accordion: a small accordion, used especially by German folk musicians

[Mid-19th century. Probably alteration of melodium "small reed organ" <melody after harmonium]
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