Scylle

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French Scylle, from Latin Scylla, from Ancient Greek Σκύλλα (Skúlla).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sil/

Proper noun

Scylle f

  1. archaic form of Scylla

Middle French

Etymology

From Latin Scylla, from Ancient Greek Σκύλλα (Skúlla).

Proper noun

Scylle f

  1. (Greek mythology) Scylla
    • 1607, Natalis Comes, Mythologie, page 863:
      Scylle & Charybdis monſtres coniurez contre les mariniers & fort à craindre aux voyageans ſur mer, furent (comme l’on dit) iadis femmes.
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Descendants

  • French: Scylle
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