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Definition of euterpe
euterpe
/juːˈtɝːpi/
Eu · ter · pe
Plural:Euterpes
•Adjective:Euterpean
euterpe Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
In Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses, traditionally presiding over music, song, and lyric poetry, and often depicted holding a double flute (aulos).
Example
"The classical poet invoked Euterpe, hoping the Muse would bless his verses with profound musicality."
2
A genus of tropical palms native to Central America and South America, best known for species such as the açaí palm which produce small, economically valuable purple berries.
Example
"Researchers studied the growth patterns of Euterpe palms in the dense tropical climate of the Amazon basin."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Ancient Greek 'Eutérpē' (Εὐτέρπη), meaning 'rejoicing well' or 'giver of delight', derived from 'eu-' (well) and 'térpein' (to please).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euterpe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euterpe