Thalia

Tha·li·a

(thə-lī′ə, thā′lē-ə, thāl′yə)

n. Greek Mythology

1. The Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.

2. One of the three Graces.

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[Latin Thalīa, from Greek Thaleia, from thallein, to flourish, bloom, be luxuriant.]

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Thalia

(θəˈlaɪə)

n

1. (Classical Myth & Legend) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

2. (Classical Myth & Legend) one of the three Graces

[C17: via Latin from Greek, from thaleia blooming]

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Tha•li•a

(θəˈlaɪ ə, ˈθeɪ li ə, ˈθeɪl yə)

n.

1. the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.

2. one of the Graces.

[< Latin < Greek Tháleia]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Thalia - (Greek mythology) the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
	2.	Thalia - (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks Grace - (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

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Translations

Θάλεια