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Sibyl Definition & Meaning

sibyl
noun
  1. a woman who tells fortunes
  2. (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet

"Sibyl" in song lyrics

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  • "cumaean sibyl"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is a sibyl"
    AOL — AOL
  • "who was the cumaean sibyl"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sibyl mean?
a woman who tells fortunes (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
What part of speech is sibyl?
Sibyl is a noun.
How many definitions does sibyl have?
Sibyl has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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