Euterpe

noun

Eu·​ter·​pe yü-ˈtər-pē How to pronounce Euterpe (audio)
: the Greek Muse of music

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His ship, the Euterpe, perished at sea and there were no survivors. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Euterpē

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Euterpe was in the 15th century

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“Euterpe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Euterpe. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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