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muse (2)

muse [ myooz ] (plural mus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody who inspires artist: somebody who is a source of inspiration for an artist, especially for a poet

2. artist's inspiration: the source of inspiration that stimulates an artist, especially a poet

3. artist's particular talent: the gift or talent of an artist, especially a poet

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin musa< Greek mousa]
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