THESPIAN

PRONUNCIATION: (THES-pee-uhn)

MEANING: noun: An actor.
adjective: Relating to drama.

ETYMOLOGY: After Thespis (c. 6th century BCE), Greek poet, who is considered the father of Greek tragedy. Earliest documented use: 1675.
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THE S-PIANO - the smallest one Steinway makes, a baby grand about 5'1" long

THESE, IAN - No, Mr Fleming, those are definitely not the ones I want

THE SPICAN - a (fictitious) inhabitant of the star system centered on Spica, in the constellation Virgo