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Muse

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈmuzɐ/mu·sa

Definitions

2
1

In Greco-Roman mythology, each of the nine goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences.

Usage examples

“Calliope was the Muse of epic poetry.”
“Renaissance artists invoked the Muses.”
2

Woman who serves as inspiration for an artist or poet.

Usage examples

“She was the muse of several painters of the time.”
“The poet dedicated the sonnet to his muse.”