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MELPOMENE

\mˈɛlpə͡ʊmˌiːn], \mˈɛlpə‍ʊmˌiːn], \m_ˈɛ_l_p_əʊ_m_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of MELPOMENE

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(Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The muse who presides over tragedy.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Greek] One of the nine muses, who presided over lyric poetry and tragedy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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