Think deeply or reflect about something in a thoughtful, wondering way.
From Greek 'mousa' (muse), the goddess of inspiration in mythology. Originally meant to be inspired by divine sources, evolved to mean contemplative thinking and creative reflection.
In ancient Greece, there were nine muses—one for each art form—and Greeks believed you couldn't create anything without their inspiration. That's why we still say people are 'musing' when they're lost in thought, as if the goddess is whispering ideas.
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