Pierides

American  

[pahy-er-i-deez] / paɪˈɛr ɪˌdiz /

plural noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the Muses.

2. nine Thessalian maidens who challenged the Muses to a singing contest, lost, and were changed into magpies for insulting the victors.

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Pierides British  

/ paɪˈɪərɪˌdiːz /

plural noun

1. the Muses See Muse

2. nine maidens of Thessaly, who were defeated in a singing contest by the Muses and turned into magpies for their effrontery

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Example Sentences

Constitutionally vigorous and daily refreshed by draughts from the pellucid springs of the Pierides, they led a life of exuberant health, as the vital statistics of the neighbourhood would abundantly show.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 by Various

Here be shadows large and long; Here be spaces meet for song; Grant, O garden-god, that I, Now that none profane is nigh,— Now that mood and moment please,— Find the fair Pierides!

From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

My trust is in the kindly courtesy of my host Thorax, of him who to speed my fortune hath yoked this four-horse car of the Pierides, as friend for friend, and willing guide for guide.

From The Extant Odes of Pindar by Pindar

Then wise Pallas is struck down by the dagger of error, and the charming Pierides are smitten by the truculent tyranny of madness.

From The Love of Books The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury by Thomas, Ernest Chester

Here be shadows large and long; Here be spaces meet for song; Grant, O garden-god, that I, Now that none profane is nigh,— Now that mood and moment please, Find the fair Pierides!

From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert