Philomel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Philomel is a noun meaning (poetic) The nightingale.
Meaning
(poetic) The nightingale.
More Meanings
- A musical instrument similar to the violin, but having four steel-wire strings.
Example Sentences
And Philomel becometh dumb.
As Philomel in summer's front doth sing.
And lonely Philomel, still waking, sings.
Word Forms
- philomels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include philomene, philomuse, plenilune, melopoeia, prothalamion, philomath.
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