philomel

or phil·o·me·la

[ fil-uh-mel or fil-uh-mee-luh ]

/ ˈfɪl əˌmɛl or ˌfɪl əˈmi lə /

noun Literary.

the nightingale.

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Origin of philomel

1350–1400; earlier Philomele, Philomela (< Middle French philomèle) < Latin Philomēla < Greek Philómēla Philomela; replacing Middle English Philomene < Medieval Latin Philomēna, dissimilated variant of Philomēla

Words nearby philomel

philography, philogyny, philol., philologian, philology, philomel, philomela, philomelides, philopena, philoprogenitive, philos.

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Example sentences from the Web for philomel

Two of the fire-ships were soon in flames, a third blew up, and a fourth was sunk by the Philomel.
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The commanders of the “Pluto” and “Philomel,” which came into the harbour, invited them on board.
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“Open to page—” still groping was Philomel Whiffet and squinting at the faded pages.
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Mariequita thought that perhaps Philomel's mother might come for a few days, and money enough.
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The Philomel had been lying off Cowes three days before Mr. Smithson appeared upon the scene.
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British Dictionary definitions for philomel

philomel

philomela (ˌfɪləʊˈmiːlə)

/ (ˈfɪləˌmɛl) /

noun

poetic names for a nightingale

Word Origin for philomel

C14 philomene, via Medieval Latin from Latin philomēla, from Greek

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