"Thamyris" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Ancient Greek Θάμυρις (Thámuris) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Θάμυρις}} Ancient Greek Θάμυρις (Thámuris) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Thamyris
  1. (Greek mythology) A Thracian singer who challenged the Nine Muses to a competition and lost. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Synonyms: Thamyras
    Sense id: en-Thamyris-en-name-fZIZ4avn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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