SIBYL


Meaning of SIBYL in English

n. 1 any of the women in ancient times supposed to utter the oracles and prophecies of a god. 2 a prophetess, fortune-teller, or witch.

[ ME f. OF Sibile or med.L Sibilla f. L Sibylla f. Gk Sibulla ]

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