philomel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
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
Example Sentences
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By Geri Halliwell-Horner Philomel Books: 464 pages, $19 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
According to Philomel, an imprint for Penguin Young Readers, Sotomayor’s book will guide readers through a neighborhood where all contribute to improve the world and each other’s lives.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021
“She Persisted in Science” comes out March 1, Philomel Books announced Friday.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2021
But once they begin married life at Philomel Cottage their happiness soon begins to disintegrate.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2010
Far and wide traveled Philomel Whiffet’s singing school, wafted by note from freedom’s shore to African wilds.
From Blue Ridge Country by Caldwell, Erskine
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