Etymology · Ancient Greek
Μουσεῖον
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek Μουσεῖον, most common first.
- museumA building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
- mosaicA piece of artwork created by placing colored pieces (usually tiles, either regular or irregular in shape) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
- MouseionAn ancient institution said to have been founded by Ptolemy I Soter (c. 369–282 BCE) as a place for music, poetry and philosophy, including the Library of Alexandria.