Melpomene

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(mel päm′ə nē′)

noun

Gr. Myth. the Muse of tragedy

Origin: L < Gr Melpomenē < melpein, to sing

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noun
Greek Mythology
The Muse of tragedy.

Origin:

Origin: Greek Melpomenē

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine present middle participle of melpein, to sing

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