"Pandean pipes" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Pan (Greek god of nature, often visualized as half goat and half man) + pipes. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Pandean pipes pl (plural only)
  1. Panpipes. Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-Pandean_pipes-en-noun-n3C-TBoJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1875, William Henley, Notes on the Firth:",
          "text": "Pandean pipes whereon the winds would play,\nLong rows of chimney-pots the ridges crown;\nAnd black on slates and skylights flicker and frown\nShadows of smoke that streams and wings that sway.",
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          "ref": "1875, William Henley, To Me at my Fifth-floor Window:",
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