MUSEUM


Meaning of MUSEUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: myu ̇ - ' z ē - ə m

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa

Date: 1672

: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value also : a place where objects are exhibited

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