E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Aganippe (4 syl.).
A fountain of Botia at the foot of Mount Helcon, dedicated to the Muses, because it had the virtue of imparting poetic inspiration. From this fountain the Muses are called Aganippeds (5 syl.) or Aganippids (5 syl.).