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Pierian

adjective Pi·eri·an \ pī-ˈir-ē-ən , -ˈer- \

Definition of Pierian

1 : of or relating to the region of Pieria in ancient Macedonia or to the Muses who were once worshipped there
2 : of or relating to learning or poetry

First Known Use of pierian

1591

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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