Meaning of sibyl in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪb(ə)l/

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  1. Noun

    sibyl

    Etymology

    from Old French Sibile or medieval Latin Sibilla, via Latin from Greek Sibulla

    Definitions

    1. a woman who tells fortunes
  2. 2. (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet

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