ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟΝ, μουσειον
MOUSEION, mouseion
Sounds Like: MOO-see-on
Translations: museum, shrine of the Muses, place of study, a museum, a shrine of the Muses, a place of study
From the root: ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a 'shrine of the Muses,' a place dedicated to the Muses, who were the goddesses of inspiration in literature, science, and the arts. Over time, it evolved to mean a place of study or a center of learning, particularly in Alexandria, where the famous Library and research institution was known as the Mouseion. In modern usage, it has come to mean a 'museum,' a building for the display of works of art, science, or history.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G3456 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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