Associations to the word «Sibyls»

Wiktionary

SIBYL, noun. A pagan female oracle or prophetess, especially the Cumaean sibyl.
SIBYL, proper noun. A female given name.
SIBYL, proper noun. Alternative letter-case form of sibyl

Dictionary definition

SIBYL, noun. A woman who tells fortunes.
SIBYL, noun. (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet.

Wise words

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