muse

³muse

noun

Definition of MUSE

1

capitalized : any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences

2

: a source of inspiration; especially : a guiding genius

3

: poet

Origin of MUSE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin Musa, from Greek Mousa

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, nimbus, phoenix