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Euterpe definition

Eu·ter·pe (yo̵̅o̅ tʉr′pē)

noun

Gr. Myth. the Muse of music and lyric poetry

Etymology: L < Gr Euterpē < euterpēs, charming < eu- (see eu-) + terpein, to delight, charm < IE base *terp-, enjoy

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