θəˈliːə, thəˈliːə

Definitions

1. noun

A muse in Greek mythology, specifically the muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.

“She was fascinated by the ancient Greek myth of Thalia, the muse of comedy.”

2. proper noun

Thalia, a genus of orchids, also a genus of moths in the family Erebidae.

“The botanist studied the Thalia orchids found in the tropical forests of South America.”