pierian

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Pierides or Muses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ionic homeric sapphic anacreontic

Examples

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain And drinking largely sobers us again. Alexander Pope

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring. Alexander Pope

Close letter words and terms

pierhead pierhead line Pieria Pierian spring piericidin pierid