Thamyris

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proper noun

A Thracian singer who challenged the Nine Muses to a competition and lost.

OriginAncient Greek Θάμυρις →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Thamyras

  1. Greekhuman sciencesA Thracian singer who challenged the Nine Muses to a competition and lost.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΘάμυρις
  2. EnglishThamyris

From Ancient Greek Θάμυρις (Thámuris).

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Thamyris. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Thamyris

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