Melpomene

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See also: Melpomené and melpomene

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Melpomene f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Polypodiaceae – certain ferns.
    Synonym: Grammitis sect. Cryprosorus
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Agelenidae – certain spiders.

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English

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Melpomene astronomical symbol

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μελπομένη (Melpoménē), from μέλπω (mélpō, “to sing”).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Melpomene

  1. (Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
  2. (astronomy) 18 Melpomene, an asteroid.

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Italian

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μελπομένη (Melpoménē).

Proper noun

Melpomene f

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Proper noun

Melpomene f

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene (Muse of tragedy)

Turkish

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Μελπομένη (Melpoménē).

Proper noun

Melpomene

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene
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