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See also: Melpomené and melpomene

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Melpomene f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Polypodiaceae – certain ferns.
    Synonym: Grammitis sect. Cryprosorus
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Agelenidae – certain spiders.

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English

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Melpomene astronomical symbol

Etymology

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

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Melpomene

  1. (Greek mythology) The Muse of tragedy
  2. (astronomy) 18 Melpomene, an asteroid.

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μελπομένη (Melpoménē).

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Melpomene f

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene

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Melpomene f

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene (Muse of tragedy)

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From Ancient Greek Μελπομένη (Melpoménē).

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Melpomene

  1. (Greek mythology) Melpomene