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sibyl Definition and Meaning in English (sibyl definition)

noun
Synonyms:prophetessoracleseer
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Sibyl definition: A woman in ancient times supposed to utter the oracles and prophecies of a god.

Definitions of Sibyl

  1. 1noun

    A woman in ancient times supposed to utter the oracles and prophecies of a god.

Example Sentences

“The ancient Greeks consulted the Sibyl at Cumae for her prophecies.”

“Her words were as enigmatic as those of a sibyl.”

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adjectivesibylline

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