EUTERPE

Euterpe

(noun) (Greek mythology) the Muse of music (or the flute)

Euterpe, genus Euterpe

(noun) a monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Eu*ter"pe. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

1. (Class. Myth.)

Definition: The Muse who presided over music.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of palms, some species of which are elegant trees.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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