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Thalia

American  
[thuh-lahy-uh, they-lee-uh, theyl-yuh] / θəˈlaɪ ə, ˈθeɪ li ə, ˈθeɪl yə /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.

  2. one of the Graces.


Thalia British  
/ θəˈlaɪə /

noun

  1. the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

  2. one of the three Graces

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Etymology

Origin of Thalia

< Latin < Greek Tháleia, special use of the adj.: rich, plentiful; akin to thallus

Example Sentences

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Ailith Harley-Roberts, whose daughter Thalia has Down's syndrome, says the government plans have prompted concern among parents she knows through her charity Sunshine and Smiles, which supports families like hers.

From BBC

Her daughter attends a mainstream school with an inclusion hub, and Ailith believes flexibility is key to meeting Thalia's needs.

From BBC

Councillor Thalia Marrington, portfolio holder for community safety and public health, said the the council had "a responsibility" to respond to the public health report with "urgency, compassion and ambition".

From BBC

Thalia, whose name has been changed because she is undocumented, has been living in the United States for nine years and working in child care that entire time.

From Salon

Thalia Graves, who filed a lawsuit against Combs in September, spoke out in “The Fall of Diddy” about her alleged 2001 encounter with the rapper.

From Los Angeles Times