Definition of Polyhymnia

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the Muse of singing and mime and sacred dance.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Muse

Definition of Polyhymnia

1. n. The Muse of lyric poetry.

Definition of Polyhymnia

1. Proper noun. (Greek god) The Muse of sacred music. ¹

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Medical Definition of Polyhymnia

1. The Muse of lyric poetry. Origin: L, from Gr.; many + hymn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyhymnia

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Literary usage of Polyhymnia

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin of the Philosophical Society of Washington by Philosophical Society of Washington (1874)
"Mr. RITTER then read a paper on SECULAR PERTURBATIONS OF Polyhymnia BY JUPITER. ... The eccentricity of Polyhymnia being very large the circumference, ..."

2. English Writers: An Attempt Towards a History of English Literature by Henry Morley, William Hall Griffin (1893)
"Polyhymnia" was printed in 1590, as "Describing the honourable Triumph at Tylt before her Maiestie, on the hy^nmsi." 17 of November last past, ..."

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