Pierian

Tuesday 7^th June 2016

Pierian \ [pahy-eer-ee-uh n] 

 Adjective

1. of or relating to the Muses.

2. of or relating to poetry or poetic inspiration.

3. of or relating to Pieria.

Quote

In the vast Pierian springs of his imagination now mostly dry, Sandrino found a

gusher, and he wrote at the top of his ability.

....Frank Palescandolo, Remembrance of a Restaurant, 2001

Origin

Pierian is from the place name Pieria, the reputed home of the Muses in Greek mythology. It entered English in the late 1500’s.

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