Pierian

[ pahy-eer-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Muses.
2. of or relating to poetry or poetic inspiration.
3. of or relating to Pieria.

Pierian

/ paɪˈɪərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Muses or artistic or poetic inspiration
2. of or relating to Pieria

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pierian¹

1585–95; < Latin Pīeri ( us ) of Pieria + -an

Example Sentences

Wit is of the true Pierian spring, that can make anything of anything.

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Now, gentlemen, drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring; it is the true poetic source.

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Pieria's: used for Pierian, from Pierus, a mountain of Thessaly sacred to the muses.

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So you see the question is no small one; to sing the praise of this Linnæan muse is a task well worthy of the Pierian muses.

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His Pierian vision was reduced to a happy reality—he could then die peaceful and happy.

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