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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The Muse of tragedy Greek
2. 2
   18 Melpomene, an asteroid.
3. 3
   The tragedy mask.
4. 4
   Buskins, as a symbol of tragedy.

Synonyms

All synonyms

buskinclioconceptiondeityeratoeuterpe

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Thalia and Melpomene18 melpomene

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