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Pierian, a.|paɪˈɪərɪən|
[f. L. Pīerius adj. (cf. Pīeria, a. Gr. Πῑερία) + -an. So F. Piérien.]
1. Belonging to Pieria, a district in N. Thessaly, the reputed home of the Muses; spec. an epithet of the Muses; hence allusively in reference to poetry or learning.
1591Spenser Ruins of Time 394 Whom the Pierian sacred sisters loue. 1617Moryson Itin. iii. 119 Of old a people called Pieres..dwelt vnder Parnassus, of whom it was called the Pierian Mountaine, and the Muses were called Pierides. 1623Cockeram, Pierean maids, the Muses nine. 1709Pope Ess. Crit. 216 A little learning is a dang'rous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring. 1873Symonds Grk. Poets iii. 75 Pierian Muses! hear my prayer.
2. Entom. = pieridine a. |