| thalia | That one of the nine Muses who presided over comedy. One of the three Graces. One of the Nereids. Origin: L, fr. Gr, originally, blooming, luxuriant, akin to to be luxuriant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| thaliacea | <zoology> A division of Tunicata comprising the free-swimming species, such as Salpa and Doliolum. Origin: NL. See Thalia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |