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Polyhymnia

Syllabification: (Pol·y·hym·ni·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌpäliˈhimnēə/
Greek & Roman Mythology
Definition of Polyhymnia
  • the Muse of the art of mime.

Origin:

via Latin from Greek, literally 'she of the many hymns'

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