Scylla
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Scyl·la
noun \ˈsi-lə\Definition of SCYLLA
: a nymph changed into a monster in Greek mythology who terrorizes mariners in the Strait of Messina
— between Scylla and Charybdis
: between two equally hazardous alternatives
Origin of SCYLLA
Latin, from Greek Skyllē
First Known Use: 14th century
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