heliconian

/hɛlɪkoʊniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to the Helicon Mountains in Boeotia, Greece, or to the Muses who dwelled there.

“The poet’s heliconian inspiration came from the beautiful Boeotian landscape.”

2. noun

A inhabitant of the Helicon Mountains in Boeotia, Greece.

“The poet was a heliconian and drew inspiration from the surrounding landscape.”

Synonyms

  • boeotian
  • muse